South Asia Shutdowns Event

Afghanistan

Kunduz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar and Balkh

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Country Afghanistan
Region / City Kunduz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar and Balkh
Networks Affected -
Time Period 18 Sep 2025 - 01 Oct 2025
Status Ended
Reference Open Source Link
Description The Taliban administration announced an internet ban, “to prevent immoral activities,” provincial government statements said.

The hardline Islamist movement has previously voiced concern over pornography and flirtation between men and women online.

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