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.

The Taliban has imposed a communications shutdown across Afghanistan, cutting the country off from the world. The blackout has left more than 40 million people unable to access internet or phone services, and raised fears of a major crackdown by the Islamist regime.

September, residents of Melitopol have faced communication restrictions: mobile internet has been blocked, and access to popular services is limited, according to the National Resistance Center. Since mid-September,

Azad Kashmir reels with internet and mobile phone signal blackout as government tries its best to curb the upcoming protests.