Tag: Afghanistan
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Afghanistan Internet Outage: Taliban Disrupts Nationwide Connectivity
Overview: Nationwide internet and broadcast disruption in Afghanistan Afghanistan is grappling with a country‑wide internet outage that has disrupted fiber‑optic networks, mobile services, and satellite television. Reports indicate that the Taliban authorities ordered or enforced blocks on civilian telecommunications, affecting urban centers and rural areas alike. A Taliban official said the outages would remain in…
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Afghanistan Internet Blackout Intensifies Under Taliban Rule
Afghanistan Internet Blackout Deepens Under Taliban Rule The country is facing a sweeping telecom shutdown as Taliban authorities cut nationwide internet services. Officials have disrupted fiber-optic networks and halted mobile and satellite television transmissions across Afghanistan. A Taliban official said the outage would remain in place until further notice, stirring concerns about access to information,…
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Afghanistan Internet Blackout: Taliban Cuts Telecoms Nationwide
Unfolding Crisis: Taliban Clampdown on Afghanistan’s Internet Afghanistan is grappling with a sweeping disruption to mobile networks, fiber-optic links, and satellite television as the Taliban intensifies control over the country’s communications. Officials have indicated the outages will remain in place until further notice, a move that has reverberated through homes, businesses, and public institutions. The…
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Taliban Internet Shutdown Across Afghanistan Triggers Global Concern
What Happened and When In a move described by Afghan authorities as necessary to curb immorality and control information, the Taliban government ordered a nationwide cut to internet services. Beginning Monday, the country faced an abrupt suspension of internet access across public and private networks as well as the country’s vital fibre-optic backbone. This marks…
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Afghanistan Internet Shutdown: Taliban Blocks Nationwide Connectivity
Overview of the Shutdown Afghanistan entered a new phase of digital disruption as the Taliban-led government ordered a nationwide shutdown of internet services. Beginning Monday, private providers reported a country- wide cessation of fibre-optic connectivity, a move the administration framed as a measure to curb immorality and ensure social order. This appears to be the…
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Taliban Imposes Nationwide Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan
Overview of the Nationwide Shutdown Afghanistan has witnessed a sweeping restriction of internet services as the Taliban administration began a nationwide cut to fiber-optic networks. The move, announced and implemented in recent days, has halted most online connectivity across the country. Officials say the aim is to enforce moral guidelines, while observers warn of wide-ranging…
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Taliban’s Firm Stance on Bagram Airbase: No Return Possible
Introduction The Taliban’s response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s insistence on reclaiming the Bagram Airbase has ignited discussions surrounding Afghanistan’s territorial sovereignty and the future of U.S.-Taliban relations. Amid rising tensions, the Taliban has made it clear that the airbase will not be returned, emphasizing their commitment to independence. The Context of the Bagram…
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Taliban’s Firm Stance on Bagram Airbase: No Negotiations
Introduction In a recent statement, the Taliban’s chief of staff for Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense, Fasihuddin Fitrat, decisively rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to return the Bagram Airbase. This military base, once a critical hub for U.S. operations, was abandoned during the chaotic withdrawal of American troops in 2021. Trump’s insistence on reclaiming the…
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Trump Issues Warning to Afghanistan Over Bagram Airfield Control
Introduction In a surprising turn of events, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Afghanistan regarding the control of the Bagram Airfield. This comes in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan in 2021, a move that saw the Taliban regaining control over the country. The Context…
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Trump Warns Afghanistan to Return Bagram Airfield Control
Introduction In a recent statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Afghanistan regarding the control of the Bagram Airfield. This comes in light of the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which saw the Taliban regain power. The implications of this warning extend beyond the immediate geographical region, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical…