Taliban Denies Nationwide Internet Ban Amidst Ongoing Outages in Afghanistan
Taliban Denies Nationwide Internet Ban Amidst Ongoing Outages in Afghanistan The Taliban government has officially rejected claims of a nationwide internet ban across Afghanistan, attributing ongoing disruptions to aging and worn-out fiber optic cables currently undergoing replacement. This marks the Taliban’s first public statement addressing a communications blackout that has significantly impacted banking, commerce, and aviation sectors. Despite earlier reports last month from several provinces confirming an internet shutdown, reportedly due to a decree from Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada aimed…