Five years since Taliban took Afghanistan: Afghan Women in Ireland call for change
Afghanistan fell back into the hands of the Taliban five years ago, and an ultra-conservative rule has taken over. After taking power, the Taliban barred women and girls from secondary and higher education, restricted them from employment, freedom of expression, and movement outside their homes. Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once […]
1 month ago
Worker suspended after reporting “distressing” treatment of refugees in IPAS centre
A member of staff at Athlone Accommodation Centre has made a protected disclosure about treatment of asylum seekers in their care. The formal Protected Disclosure, seen by JOE, refers to an incident in April 2026 “involving the treatment and welfare of a vulnerable adult resident and two children within the centre which caused me significant […]
1 month ago
Special forces to aid evacuation of Irish citizens in Kabul as 200 refugees to arrive in Ireland soon
“There are also a small number of Irish citizens who are working for UN and international organisations and currently plan to stay in Afghanistan.” The Irish government is set to send special forces to help evacuate Irish citizens in Kabul as 200 refugees are to arrive in Ireland over the coming weeks. According to the […]
5 years ago