The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has issued an advisory to any Irish citizens in Afghanistan to leave immediately as the Taliban capture large swathes of the country. The DFA said Irish citizens should leave the country as soon as possible “by commercial means” as it can only provide limited assistance as there is no Irish embassy or consulate in Afghanistan. Read MoreIrish citizens leaving Afghanistan are advised to contact the Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi to confirm their departure plans. “Because there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate in Afghanistan, we’re limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. However, if you need assistance, you can contact the Irish Embassy in Abu Dhabi”.

Source: Irish Independent August 13, 2021 15:56 UTC