The Taliban's internet shutdown represents a devastating assault on basic human rights, cutting off 40 million Afghans from education, income and communication with the outside world. This digital blackout transforms Afghanistan into a massive prison, deliberately silencing citizens and blocking their access to essential services and opportunities. The international community must immediately sever all ties with the Taliban and provide alternative technologies to restore connectivity.
The Taliban's internet restrictions target specific immoral activities and represent measured policy decisions from Afghanistan's legitimate leadership under Hibatullah Akhundzada. Authorities are actively working on domestic alternatives to maintain essential services while addressing moral concerns about unrestricted internet access. The limited scope in Balkh province shows careful implementation rather than blanket oppression, with mobile data still available for necessary communications.
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