UN says Afghanistan internet blackout disrupted aid, rights and air travel
UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said the blackout also hampered the UN mission’s Security Council–mandated work in Kabul.
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Bennett says Afghanistan internet shutdown violated rights as services return
“Internet shutdowns disrupt lives, violate rights and cut off access to information," Bennett said.
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Taliban internet blackout continues, crippling daily life
Human Rights Watch said the blackout has imperiled fundamental rights, cutting off Afghans from education and healthcare.
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HRW says Taliban internet shutdowns imperil rights, livelihoods in Afghanistan
The blackout has forced airlines to cancel flights to and from Kabul and disrupted businesses, the HRW said.
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Amnesty calls on Taliban to restore internet in Afghanistan
Singh warned the shutdown would further harm Afghan women and girls, who remain banned from schooling beyond the primary level.
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UN warns Taliban internet blackout is choking Afghanistan, risking lives
The mission said the blackout also restricts freedom of expression and increases the isolation of women and girls.
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US State Department: Taliban continue to recruit child soldiers, exploit boys in sexual slavery
According to the report, observers say the Taliban recruited children, some as young as 12, for support roles and falsified.
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Nationwide internet blackout continues; Taliban remain silent
During the outage, many domestic media outlets have been unable to post updates on social media.
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UN experts say at least 58 Afghans among 1,000 executed in Iran this year
The executions documented since Jan. 1 include 57 Afghan men and one Afghan woman, the experts said.
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Taliban higher education minister imposes new restrictions on universities
The directives, signed by Nadeem, were outlined in a 10-page order containing 50 rules.