Taliban Government Denies Nationwide Internet Ban in Afghanistan Amid Ongoing Communications Blackout

Oct 01, 2025 09:26 pm CST

The Taliban administration has rejected reports of imposing a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, claiming instead that aged fiber optic infrastructure is being replaced. This communications blackout has severely disrupted banking, commerce, aviation, and humanitarian operations across the country, leaving Afghan expatriates unable to contact relatives and aid organizations struggling to coordinate essential services.