Taliban denies nationwide internet ban
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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.
Afhanistan’s Taliban authorities began a crackdown on internet access earlier in September. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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