‘We hope for a day when we can return, but now we are building our lives’

Closure of embassy in London leaves thousands of Afghans in UK and Republic of Ireland stranded and without support

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

Women and girls are now forbidden even from calling out for a taxi, and they feel abandoned by the outside world

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

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

Despite three years of severe restrictions on women, education activists remain dedicated to providing covert educational opportunities for girls across the country

Indian regions face off in Inter Diaspora Premier League T10 competition at North Kildare Cricket Club

Prof Nick Maynard recounts his experiences in Gaza - and calls on western governments to put more pressure on Israel

The Oscar nominee aims to raise €400,000 for Debra Ireland

FSAI advises that proper preparation, such as soaking and boiling, is necessary to break down lectins

Hundreds of people have signed up for library cards at refugee centres

Irish men and women united in ranking athletics as one of the most appealing contests for spectators at the Olympics

Charity says change in legislation will put more pressure on animal rescue groups and create worries for responsible dog owners

Cyclists Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi want to ‘show the power of Afghan women to the world’ at the Paris Olympics