“I’m really thankful that Ireland, the country, saved our lives,” says Zahra Haidari. When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Haidari (32) knew she had to get out of Afghanistan quickly. He always supports me with everything.”When US forces pulled out of Afghanistan, Haidari and her family went to a safe house in another part of the country. The couple were loaned a house in Dublin by an Irish judge. Haidari believes hospitality is something Irish and Afghan people share; she has been welcomed into many Irish homes.

Source: The Irish Times January 20, 2026 15:01 UTC