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Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet
Since their takeover in August 2021, the Taliban have systematically
suppressed human rights, especially those of women and girls, while facing a
crippled economy and ongoing security challenges. Women’s public life and
gender equality are erased, girls are banned from attending school beyond the sixth
grade, women are required to wear a head-to-toe covering, and are prohibited from
working for civil service or NGOs. Also, most forms of public entertainment are
banned, including non-religious music, movies, video games, and even kite
flying, a highly popular pastime in Afghanistan. In addition, since last month,
the Taliban has disrupted fiber-optic internet connections to prevent immorality,
which resulted in a connectivity blackout across the country. Not only people have
lost connections, but also business activities, including airports and banks,
have been severely disrupted. Without internet connections, people now feel more
isolated and lonely than ever, which might have a greater impact on people than
other restrictive measures that have already been in place.
Update: The Internet connections resumed 48 hours after the sudden blackout.
Read the article and learn about the Internet blackout by the Taliban
in Afghanistan.
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