Authorities ban woman accused of Iran links

Albania has banned Ikball Huduti Berisha from entering the country for 15 years, saying she poses a threat to national security and public order.

Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari issued the order declaring her an undesirable person in Albania.

The order has been sent to state police and border authorities.

Albanian authorities say Huduti Berisha has links to Iran’s clerical regime and has made public calls against Albania’s constitutional order.

Prime Minister Edi Rama also accused her of involvement in the Tirana protests.

Rama published photos which he said showed her with former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

He accused her of spreading hatred and calling for revolt against the Albanian government.

Albania cut diplomatic ties with Iran in 2022 after blaming Tehran for a major cyberattack.