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Taliban's Internet Shutdown Strangles Afghan Online Education and Work

9/26/2025

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The Taliban's fiber-optic Internet shutdown in Afghanistan threatens livelihoods for people relying on online work.
The regime says it targets immorality, but critics call it an attack on freedoms and information.
Afghan women have turned to virtual learning amid bans, yet outages hinder education.
Islamic scholars say there is no religious basis for the restrictions and stress connectivity.

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Story summary

The Taliban's fiber-optic Internet shutdown in Afghanistan threatens livelihoods for people relying on online work.
The regime says it targets immorality, but critics call it an attack on freedoms and information.
Afghan women have turned to virtual learning amid bans, yet outages hinder education.
Islamic scholars say there is no religious basis for the restrictions and stress connectivity.