Afghanistan: Taliban Administration Imposes Internet Ban in Five Northern Provinces
Kabul: The Taliban administration has imposed a ban on internet services in five northern provinces of Afghanistan — Kunduz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar, and Balkh. According to provincial authorities, the decision was taken to curb what they described as “immoral activities” online. This marks the first major internet shutdown in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to…
Kabul: The Taliban administration has imposed a ban on internet services in five northern provinces of Afghanistan — Kunduz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar, and Balkh.
According to provincial authorities, the decision was taken to curb what they described as “immoral activities” online.
This marks the first major internet shutdown in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. The move has raised concerns among rights groups and observers who see it as part of broader restrictions on freedom of expression under the Taliban rule.
