Taliban Enforces Nationwide Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban has enforced a nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan, marking the first such move since their return to power in August 2021. The UN has condemned this action, warning it further restricts freedom of expression and access to information.
The blackout, imposed by Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, began on Sept. 16 and spread nationwide by Sept. 29. It is part of the Taliban's crackdown on immorality. The UN mission in Afghanistan has urged the Taliban to restore access, highlighting the severe impact on Afghans.
The outage is crippling banking and financial systems, isolating women and girls, limiting access to medical care and remittances, and disrupting aviation. It threatens economic stability and deepens the humanitarian crisis in the country.
The Taliban's internet blackout, the first of its kind since their takeover, is causing widespread disruption and hardship in Afghanistan. The UN continues to press the Taliban to restore access, emphasising the critical role of freedom of expression and the right to information.
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