Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan provinces


Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan provinces

JALALBAD: A Taliban crackdown to “prevent immorality” is spreading across Afghanistan, with more provinces losing access to fibre-optic internet after the country’s leader imposed a complete ban on the technology.It’s the first time a ban of this kind has been imposed since the Taliban seized power in Aug 2021, and leaves govt offices, the private sector, public institutions, and homes without wi-fi internet. Mobile internet remains functional, however. Officials say alternatives are being found “for necessities.”The northern Balkh province confirmed a wi-fi shutdown Tuesday. On Thursday, officials in the east and north said internet access was cut off in the provinces of Baghlan, Badakhshan, Kunduz, Nangarhar, and Takhar. ap



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