Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet

Published: 9/30/2025
Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet
Afghanistan experiences total internet blackout as Taliban shuts off telecommunications, citing moral reasons. Fiber-optic connections have been severed, disrupting mobile internet and satellite TV services across the country. The Taliban officials have stated that the shutdown will remain in effect until further notice, impacting businesses, communication, and international flights in Kabul.