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3 years since the tragic earthquake, thousands of people still without homes

3 years since the tragic earthquake, thousands of people still without homes

Today marks three years since the tragic earthquake that struck Albania in the early hours of November 26, 2019. 51 people lost their lives from the powerful tremors with the epicenter in Durrës.

Although three years have passed, the consequences of the earthquake are felt. About 4,000 families still haven't received the house, which the government promised for every victim.

Many of them are still in the open, containers or tents. Reconstruction is a process that has been accompanied by reservations.

During this time, the opposition, experts and citizens have denounced abuses and changes, such as the robbery of reconstruction funds, lack of aid, double standards, etc.

The reconstruction was extended to Durrës, Krujë, Lezhë and Kurbin, the areas most affected by the earthquake.

 there are over 4,000 families on the main road, where only a part of them receive rent bonuses. Meanwhile, the situation with schools remains worrying. Their damage has caused over 5,000 children to move to other institutions, far from their homes, or to study in shifts.

 

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