Taliban denies nationwide internet ban
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Banking services have stopped, planes are grounded and aid distribution has been halted. The scope of the blackout is rare, even for a government that has increasingly rolled back freedoms.
Afghanistan woke up to a total internet blackout on Tuesday after the ruling Taliban vowed to cut off access as part of a crackdown on “immoral activities,” sparking fears of further isolation for millions living under their increasingly harsh rule.
Afghanistan is grappling with a nationwide internet blackout initiated by Taliban authorities, after the regime announced earlier this month that it was cutting off access in parts of the country to crack down on “immoral activities.