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Taliban's Internet Shutdown Sparks Outrage Over Women's Education

9/21/2025

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The Taliban's shutdown of fiber-optic internet in Afghanistan has drawn condemnation from over 100 organizations, citing human rights violations.
Women and girls' groups view the action as an effort to silence female voices and restrict education.
Students express despair over lost learning opportunities and seek international support for internet restoration.
Malala Yousafzai calls on governments to pressure the Taliban, emphasizing the ban's detrimental effect on women's education.
Experts warn that ongoing restrictions threaten to deprive a generation of girls of education and opportunities.

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Story summary

The Taliban's shutdown of fiber-optic internet in Afghanistan has drawn condemnation from over 100 organizations, citing human rights violations.
Women and girls' groups view the action as an effort to silence female voices and restrict education.
Students express despair over lost learning opportunities and seek international support for internet restoration.
Malala Yousafzai calls on governments to pressure the Taliban, emphasizing the ban's detrimental effect on women's education.
Experts warn that ongoing restrictions threaten to deprive a generation of girls of education and opportunities.