Afghanistan Offline – Virtually Islamic News

Mon 7 Rabi Al Thani 1447AH 29-9-2025AD
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The Taliban have turned off the internet:

⚠️ Update: #Afghanistan is now in the midst of a total internet blackout as Taliban authorities move to implement morality measures, with multiple networks disconnected through the morning in a stepwise manner; telephone services are currently also impacted

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— NetBlocks (@netblocks.org) 29 September 2025 at 16:12

In other news: Afghanistan telecom blackout as Taliban shuts off internet www.bbc.com/news/article…

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 29 September 2025 at 22:12

DW.com,Afghanistan: Taliban shuts down internet indefinitely, 29 Sep 2025

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