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Taliban's Internet Ban Cuts Access, Threatens Livelihoods

9/24/2025

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The Taliban's ban on fibre-optic services in five northern Afghan provinces has cut internet access for thousands.
Local officials say the ban aims to curb "immoral activities," while digital rights advocates call it about control.
Hayat Handicrafts and similar businesses now depend on mobile internet, tripling costs.
Tailor Dawrani says the outage threatens her livelihood and her daughters' education.

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Story summary

The Taliban's ban on fibre-optic services in five northern Afghan provinces has cut internet access for thousands.
Local officials say the ban aims to curb "immoral activities," while digital rights advocates call it about control.
Hayat Handicrafts and similar businesses now depend on mobile internet, tripling costs.
Tailor Dawrani says the outage threatens her livelihood and her daughters' education.