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Taliban's Internet Shutdown Paralyzes Kabul Airport, Harms Economy

1/5/2026

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Afghanistan's main airport is at a standstill due to a nationwide internet shutdown imposed by the Taliban.
The shutdown began on Monday.
It has disrupted communication, banking, and online education, with women and girls affected.
Kabul airport is nearly deserted as many flights are canceled.
The United Nations (UN) warns that the internet cuts threaten economic stability and worsen the humanitarian crisis.

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Story summary

Afghanistan's main airport is at a standstill due to a nationwide internet shutdown imposed by the Taliban.
The shutdown began on Monday.
It has disrupted communication, banking, and online education, with women and girls affected.
Kabul airport is nearly deserted as many flights are canceled.
The United Nations (UN) warns that the internet cuts threaten economic stability and worsen the humanitarian crisis.