Taliban Orders Nationwide Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan

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Above: A woman protests in silence on Aug. 15, 2025. Image copyright: Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket/Getty Images

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The Spin

This digital blackout is a devastating assault on basic human rights. It 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.

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Metaculus Prediction

There's a 42% chance that Taliban-controlled Afghanistan will be used as a base for anti-NATO terrorism before 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.