LONDON: Taliban authorities have blocked fiber-optic internet across northern provinces of Afghanistan, claiming the move was necessary “to prevent immoral activities.” Local media report that as many as 10 provinces — including Kunduz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar, and Balkh — have been affected, leaving government offices, businesses, public institutions, and homes without fiber-optic access. The ban applies only to connections via fiber-optic cable, while mobile internet remains available, according to officials.

Die Taliban haben nun das Internet als Gefahr für die Sittlichkeit identifiziert. In mehreren Provinzen sperrten die Islamisten das Kabelinternet. Auch WLAN in öffentlichen…

LONDON: Taliban authorities have blocked fiber-optic internet across northern provinces of Afghanistan, claiming the move was necessary “to prevent immoral activities.” Local…