Albania

UN disaster team conducts assessment in wake of deadly Albanian explosions

A United Nations disaster and assessment coordination team (UNDAC) is carrying out a rapid evaluation this weekend of the situation in Albania, where a series of explosions at a military ammunition depot a week ago have killed at least 21 people, injured 250 others and destroyed or damaged more than 4,000 homes.

Albania seeks UN assistance after deadly blasts at ammunition depot

Albania has asked for a United Nations disaster assessment and coordination (UNDAC) team to be dispatched to help its authorities determine how to deal with the aftermath of Saturday’s series of deadly explosions at a military ammunition depot.