Summary
The Taliban in Afghanistan have shut down the entire country's internet and phone connections. This action has cut off communications and disrupted services like flights and banking. The blackout is part of the Taliban's broader efforts to enforce their version of Islamic law.
Key Facts
- The Taliban ordered a nationwide shutdown of telecommunications in Afghanistan.
- The internet and mobile phone services are not working in the country.
- The international news agency AFP lost contact with its office in Kabul.
- Flights from Kabul airport, as well as banking and border services, faced disruptions.
- The Taliban began cutting internet connections weeks ago to enforce morality measures.
- People in several Afghan provinces reported slow or no internet access recently.
- The Taliban suggested creating an alternative route for internet access but gave no details.
- The internet blackout is one of many restrictions imposed by the Taliban since they regained power in 2021.
