Afghanistan

Afghans already living in Ireland can apply for permission for up to four beneficiaries to join them under the Afghan Admission Programme

What does it mean to be neutral?

Move is latest of growing restrictions imposed on women since Taliban returned to power in 2021

Decisions made by presidents had ‘serious consequences for the viability of the Afghan government’

Low-flying drones with GPS-enabled thermal cameras and magnetic resonance are among new methods used to clear mines and unexploded ordnance

Sydney Letter: Journalists Masters and McKenzie took a huge professional risk in writing their stories about Roberts-Smith

Restrictions on education have become a flashpoint since the Taliban seized power in 2021

No arrests made as the children were taken to hospital and are in ‘good condition’

Newspapers accused Ben Roberts-Smith of involvement in the murder of unarmed civilians

Leadership is finalising guidelines on reversing the prohibition, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council

Research focuses on ‘many kinds of deaths’ in conflicts since 9/11 attacks of 2001

Bombing killed 170 civilians and 13 US troops in August 2021

UN agencies provide basic health, shelter and food aid to 28.3 million Afghans, more than half the population

President’s poll numbers never recovered after the sudden withdrawal from Kabul

Biden was ‘severely constrained’ by decisions of his predecessor, review says

Increased co-operation in defence will allow Ireland to be 'a contributor rather than a free-rider', says academic

New to the Parish: Safora Mohammadi came to Ireland from Afghanistan in 2021

UN mission in Afghanistan condemns ‘despicable’ attack

Since taking power in August 2021, Islamic movement has curtailed women’s rights and access to education

Man seeks urgent injunction forcing State to provide him with accommodation

Taliban’s ban on employment of female workers by non-governmental organisations had led four agencies to suspend operations

Mursal Nabizada and her guard were killed and her brother was injured in Sunday’s attack

Targets were involved in attacks on Kabul’s Longan Hotel, Pakistan’s embassy and the military airport

Ban on women working in NGOs could disrupt humanitarian assistance to millions

Will Porterfield’s century not enough as Ireland return to top of ICC Intercontinental Cup table

Ireland face Netherlands in Intercontinental Cup clash at Malahide

ICC’s historic decision to grant Ireland full membership a massive boost to the sport