‘A passport is only way I can see my family’: Afghans in Ireland left in diplomatic limbo by embassy closure
Closure of embassy in London leaves thousands of Afghans in UK and Republic of Ireland stranded and without support
‘Until Our Last Breath’: Human rights activist on her campaign to raise awareness of Balochistan’s disappeared
Sammi Deen Baloch says her father is one of thousands of people who haven’t been seen by their families since being detained by authorities in southwestern Pakistan, one of the most volatile regions in the world
‘Ghosts in our own country’: Afghan women voice horror at Taliban law banning them from speaking outside the home
Women and girls are now forbidden even from calling out for a taxi, and they feel abandoned by the outside world
Three years ago Afghanistan fell to the Taliban and we had to flee the country we loved
It’s been a particularly dark time for Afghan media with more than 80 per cent of women journalists stopping work by the end of last year
‘It was like breathing again’: Afghans find new life in Ireland, three years on from Taliban’s takeover
The Afghan Admission Programme allows Afghan nationals residing in Ireland since before September 1st, 2021, to apply for residency on behalf of up to four close family members. As of July this year, the programme has benefitted 896 individuals
‘Eight times we have changed the place and times of the school’: Afghan women defying the Taliban education ban
Despite three years of severe restrictions on women, education activists remain dedicated to providing covert educational opportunities for girls across the country
‘The goal is to create a lasting impact’: diaspora cricket competition brings community together
Indian regions face off in Inter Diaspora Premier League T10 competition at North Kildare Cricket Club
‘We saw a lot of children with arms or legs blown off’: Surgeon describes life in Gaza
Prof Nick Maynard recounts his experiences in Gaza - and calls on western governments to put more pressure on Israel
Colin Farrell to run Dublin Marathon in honour of friend’s ‘miracle’ 40th birthday
The Oscar nominee aims to raise €400,000 for Debra Ireland
Public advised to cook beans after ‘low, but persistent’ cases of foodborne illness
FSAI advises that proper preparation, such as soaking and boiling, is necessary to break down lectins
‘Opportunities like this were reserved for the wealthy in Nigeria’: Dublin libraries open up to refugees
Hundreds of people have signed up for library cards at refugee centres
Gender divide reflected in Irish spectators’ interests as Olympics beckons
Irish men and women united in ranking athletics as one of the most appealing contests for spectators at the Olympics
XL bully ban creates ‘a real risk of dog abandonment’, says ISPCA
Charity says change in legislation will put more pressure on animal rescue groups and create worries for responsible dog owners
The cycling sisters defying the Taliban to compete in the Paris Olympics
Cyclists Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi want to ‘show the power of Afghan women to the world’ at the Paris Olympics
Dart expansion to Drogheda on track as planning application lodged
Dart+ Coastal North project will extend network from Malahide with completion expected in three years