Taliban force internet blackout in Afghanistan to address ‘immoral activities’

Published September 30, 2025 9:31am ET



The Taliban regime ruling Afghanistan cut off the country’s internet access this week as the Islamist authorities vowed to crack down on “immoral activities.”

Cybersecurity and internet governance watchdog Netblocks announced Monday evening that internet links have been cut nationwide after several provinces lost their fiber-optic connections earlier this month when Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada issued a decree banning the service to prevent “immorality.”

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