Hibatullah Akhundzada
Taliban Claims Afghanistan Internet Blackout Caused By Infrastructure Issues, Not Ban
Oct 01, 2025 05:18 pm CST
The Taliban government has officially denied imposing an internet ban in Afghanistan, attributing nationwide communications disruptions to deteriorating fiber optic infrastructure. This statement contradicts earlier provincial reports of shutdowns ordered by Taliban leadership. The ongoing blackout has severely impacted banking, commerce, aviation, and humanitarian operations across the country, with no timeline provided for service restoration.
Afghanistan Taliban Extend Crackdown On Internet Access
Sep 18, 2025 02:58 am CST
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities expanded their crackdown on internet access Wednesday, severing fibre optic connections in multiple provinces in what officials said was a campaign against "vice".
Taliban Bans Wi-Fi In Afghan Province To 'Prevent Immorality'
Sep 16, 2025 07:55 pm CST
The Taliban leader banned fibre optic internet in an Afghan province to "prevent immorality," a spokesman for the administration said Tuesday.