Summary
The United Nations has asked the Taliban to bring back internet and telecommunications in Afghanistan. The Taliban cut off these services in September 2025, saying it is part of their new rules. The U.N. says this shutdown is harming the country's economy and making life harder for many people.
Key Facts
- The U.N. wants the Taliban to restore internet and telecommunications in Afghanistan.
- The internet blackout started on September 16 and affected the entire country by September 29.
- The Taliban enforced the outage as part of measures against what they consider immorality.
- The internet shutdown is impacting Afghanistan's economy and banking systems.
- The U.N. states the restriction is worsening a humanitarian crisis.
- The lack of internet limits women's and girls' activities and cuts access to medical care.
- Telecommunications are important for responding to emergencies, like earthquakes.
- The U.N. will keep urging the Taliban to allow internet and telecommunications access again.
