The Taliban has begun restricting the use of smartphones by government employees, although the order appears to be unevenly enforced across the country. In some areas, civilians' mobile devices have reportedly been targeted as well, sparking concern that the ban may eventually extend nationwide.
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Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices
Taliban bans smartphones in government offices - EFE
Afghan government staff told to abandon smartphones or face prison
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The Taliban regime has reportedly banned smartphones across all Afghan government institutions. Learn more about the workplace…
How widely the rule is being implemented across Afghanistan and the scale of its impact were not entirely clear.
Afghanische Regierungsbeamte dürfen nach einer Anordnung der Taliban ihre Smartphones nicht mehr nutzen. Verstöße sollen bestraft…
Afghanische Regierungsbeamte dürfen nach einer Anordnung der Taliban ihre Smartphones nicht mehr nutzen. Verstöße sollen bestraft…
AFGHANISTAN: A ban on smartphones in schools issued by Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan came into force, students and…
