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Taliban Bans Fiber-Optic Internet, Threatening Women's Rights

9/19/2025

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The Taliban has shut down fiber-optic internet in several Afghan provinces to "prevent immorality," with plans for a nationwide ban.
This action threatens trade and education, particularly impacting online learning for girls.
Mobile internet remains available but is slow and costly.
Officials and business owners worry about the negative effects on commerce and communication.
Activists and international media condemn the ban as a setback for women's rights and freedom of expression.

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Story summary

The Taliban has shut down fiber-optic internet in several Afghan provinces to "prevent immorality," with plans for a nationwide ban.
This action threatens trade and education, particularly impacting online learning for girls.
Mobile internet remains available but is slow and costly.
Officials and business owners worry about the negative effects on commerce and communication.
Activists and international media condemn the ban as a setback for women's rights and freedom of expression.