Life in exile: child of ISIS member longs for return to France
French national Hamza Ben Abd (23), whose mother joined ISIS in Syria when he was still a child, performs a rap about his life experience. Video: Sally Hayden
‘A black legal hole’: Europe criticised for leaving young citizens trapped in Syria
Western countries accused of washing their hands of their own citizens held in Syria
What’s the best meal Sally Hayden can get for €120 in Damascus, Syria?
Our correspondent ducked through an old wooden door on a narrow street and found glorious food
‘Made in Bangladesh’: the reality of a garment industry that fills Ireland’s shops
Bangladesh is one of the biggest exporters of garments - Ireland’s shops are filled with products of its labour
A day in the park that offers respite in Bangladeshi city set to become world’s most populous
Zia Udyan in Dhaka is where thousands of Bangladeshis from all backgrounds go to relax on Fridays
‘We’ll make up for it next year’: An Irish peacekeepers’ Christmas in Camp Shamrock, Lebanon
Irish soldiers in southern Lebanon will celebrate Christmas Day, but routine duties continue at the Unifil mission
'We'll make up for it next year': Irish soldiers send home Christmas messages
Irish soldiers serving in southern Lebanon over the Christmas period have sent messages home to their friends and families. Video: Sally Hayden
Syrian refugees face ‘unbearable’ suffering in Lebanon as Taoiseach to accelerate resettlement
Sixty-two refugees are waiting to travel to Ireland three years since resettlement promise
Taoiseach demands ‘proper justice’ for Pte Seán Rooney as he visits Irish troops in Lebanon
Micheál Martin met Lebanese prime minister to express ‘anger at slow pace of criminal justice system’
Defence Forces took ‘correct decision’ not to shoot down rogue drones, says Taoiseach
Micheál Martin was speaking during a visit to Lebanon to meet Irish peacekeepers on Saturday
Martin to use Lebanon visit to call for accountability over Seán Rooney killing
Irish peacekeeper (24) died after his armoured vehicle came under fire in December 2022
Actions of Bondi Beach hero declared ‘a source of pride for Syria’
Ahmed al-Ahmed has received praise from political leaders for tackling gunman and saving ‘countless’ lives
A year after tyrant Assad’s fall, Syrians mark ‘liberation day’ with flags and fireworks
Crowds gathered in celebration, but questions remain over country’s future
Inside Assad’s surveillance state: leaked files show how spy network spread fear in Syria
Documents spanning decades reveal intelligence agencies monitored civilians, recorded personal details and used local officials to enforce compliance
Syria’s disappeared: leak of Assad torture photos reveals fate of thousands
More than 33,000 images of detainees reveal starvation, torture and death in Assad-era prisons















