Kushner Resort Development Sparks Land Dispute in Albania
A significant development project spearheaded by international investors, notably including Jared Kushner, is reportedly underway on land that local Albanian villagers claim is theirs, raising serious concerns about land disputes and the potential environmental impact. The villagers’ perspective paints a stark contrast to the stated goals of such ventures, which are often presented as beneficial for local economies and future generations. Instead, they describe a sense of dispossession and a disregard for their historical ties to the land.
The heart of the issue lies in contested ownership. One villager, upon attempting to access what he believed to be his ancestral land on the seafront, was met with physical barriers and uniformed personnel, indicating that the area had been repurposed without his consent or apparent resolution of any land claims.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood