Published 3 months ago

Taliban Weighs Using US Mass Surveillance Plan, Met with China's Huawei

The Taliban are reportedly implementing a large-scale camera surveillance network in Afghan cities by repurposing a plan previously designed by the Americans. The details of this expansion, including obtaining the U.S. Plan, have not been previously reported.
The Taliban have consulted with Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei about potential cooperation, indicating a possible collaboration in the development of this surveillance system.
Amnesty International expresses concerns that implementing mass surveillance under the guise of national security could lead to the violation of fundamental rights in Afghanistan.

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Times of India

Taliban weighs using US mass surveillance plan, met with China's Huawei

The Taliban is reportedly planning to create a large-scale camera surveillance network in Afghan cities, potentially using a plan developed by the US before its withdrawal in 2021. The Taliban has also consulted with Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei about potential cooperation. The aim of the surveillance network is to prevent attacks by international militant groups, including Islamic State.

3 months ago·India

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News18 India

Taliban Eyes Mass Surveillance Plan for Afghan Cities with China's Huawei

Discover how the Taliban plans a surveillance network for Afghan cities, including discussions with Huawei and the challenges they face

3 months ago·India

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Reuters

Taliban weighs using US mass surveillance plan, met with China's Huawei

The Taliban are creating a large-scale camera surveillance network for Afghan cities that could involve repurposing a plan crafted by the Americans before their 2021 pullout.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Taliban To Implement Mass Surveillance, Plans collaboration With US, China

The Taliban are creating a large-scale camera surveillance network for Afghan cities that could involve repurposing a plan crafted by the Americans before their 2021 pullout, an interior ministry spokesman told Reuters. The authorities are seeking to supplement thousands of cameras already across the capital, Kabul. The Taliban administration - which has publicly said it is focused on restoring security and clamping down on Islamic State, which…

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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Arab News

Taliban weighs using US mass surveillance plan, met with China’s

KABUL: The Taliban are creating a large-scale camera surveillance network for Afghan cities that could involve repurposing a plan crafted by the Americans before their 2021 pullout, an interior ministry spokesman told Reuters, as authorities seek to supplement thousands of cameras already across the capital, Kabul.

3 months ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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VOA News

Taliban Weighs Using US Mass Surveillance Plan, Met with China's Huawei

The Taliban are creating a large-scale camera surveillance network for Afghan cities that could involve repurposing a plan crafted by the Americans before their 2021 pullout, an interior ministry spokesman told Reuters, as authorities seek to supplement thousands of cameras already across the capital, Kabul. The Taliban administration — which has publicly said it is focused on restoring security and clamping down on Islamic State, which has clai…

3 months ago·United States

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