Afghan telecommunications
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.
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.