The Islamic Taliban's supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada ordered a nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan "to prevent immoral acts" that contradict Islam. This Islamist policy cuts access for 43 million people, isolating families. Afghan girls lose vital online education access.
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Afghanistan Goes Dark As Taliban Imposes Nationwide Communications Blackout
The Taliban has imposed a nationwide shutdown of telecommunications in Afghanistan, a move that has largely cut off the country from the rest of the world.