Albanian Police Raid and Inauguration of Air Base

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Albanian police raid turns violent when met with opposition from Iranian dissidents in Ashraf camp. NATO member Albania inaugurates a refurbished Soviet-era air base, the alliance's first in the Western Balkan region.

Key Points

  • Albanian police raid faced opposition from Iranian dissidents in Ashraf camp
  • NATO inaugurated a refurbished air base in Kucove
  • Air base to serve as a hub for operations and training
  • Renovations funded by NATO with 50 million euros

Pros

  • Enhanced security in the Western Balkan region
  • Upgrade of air base for modern operations

Cons

  • Violence during police raid
  • Potential tensions with Russia