The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania has confirmed that Albanian national Jozef Ndoci, who had been imprisoned in Venezuela for over a year, has been released and is now in a safe condition under the care of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Caracas.
Ndoci was held at the high‑security El Rodeo prison in the state of Miranda from October 2024 until January 2026. His release took place in recent days as part of a broader process involving the release of several foreign detainees in Venezuela. After a temporary transfer to the DGCIM facilities, he was freed and subsequently placed under ICRC support in Venezuela’s capital.
The Ministry noted that the Albanian Embassy in Brazil monitored the case closely in cooperation with international partners and diplomatic missions to protect Ndoci’s rights and interests. Authorities have remained in regular contact with his family and pledged to continue offering support until he returns safely to Albania.
The ICRC’s involvement reflects its broader humanitarian role in assisting individuals released from detention and ensuring their welfare during reintegration.
