Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to ‘prevent immorality’

Taliban extend crackdown on internet access

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities expanded their crackdown on internet access Wednesday, severing fibre optic connections in multiple provinces in what officials said was a campaign against "vice". The move, ordered by Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, has effectively shut down high-speed internet in several regions over two days, leaving tens of thousands without access and sparking concern among locals. In northern Balkh province, …

Taliban bans internet in five northern Afghan provinces over morality concerns

The Taliban administration has announced an immediate ban on fibre optic internet in five northern Afghan provinces, citing the prevention of immoral activities. The move leaves homes and businesses without connectivity and has drawn criticism from international observers.

Taliban Tightens Internet Restrictions in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s authorities expanded their crackdown on internet access by severing fibre-optic connections in multiple provinces, in what officials said was a campaign against “vice.” The move on Wednesday, September 17, ordered by Taliban Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has effectively shut down high-speed internet in several regions over two days, leaving tens of thousands without access and sparking concern among locals. In northern Balkh…

Taliban announces ban on internet in northern Afghanistan

KABUL (Reuters) -The Taliban administration on Wednesday announced an internet ban across a swathe of northern Afghanistan, "to prevent immoral activities", provincial government statements said.   Read full story