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.