ISIS fighters in Syria. Photo: Dabiq Magazine

The latest arrests of five people in Albania on charges related to Islamic terrorism have alarmed many the country, while local and international media suggest they might have planned terrorist attacks in the country.

As some are reportedly returnees from the war in Syria, experts in Tirana say more must be done to prevent such returnees from staging attacks at home.

The risk of radicalisation is considered higher also for people who come under their influence.

Experts and clergy in Albania say state security and social institutions are not taking enough care of returnees, while also accusing the official Muslim Community, the KMSH, of apathy.