Bennett says Afghanistan internet shutdown violated rights as services return
“Internet shutdowns disrupt lives, violate rights and cut off access to information," Bennett said.
Human Rights
Afghanistan
Taliban spokesman denies giving reason for internet outage
The blackout disrupted daily life across the country, halting banking services, grounding flights and cutting communication between families.
Politics
G7+ envoys urge Taliban to show willingness to engage with international community
They stressed the need for the Taliban to demonstrate more willingness to engage constructively and in good faith with the.
Security
Sources: Security in Kandahar appeared tense during blackout
Residents reported an unusual increase in checkpoints across the city, with new armed personnel stationed in parts of the provincial.
Taliban Internal Rift
Sources: Taliban leadership split over internet restoration in Afghanistan
Two sources said the decision to reactivate services in Kabul and other areas was made by the Taliban’s chief minister.
Afghanistan
Kabul residents say internet blackout turned city into ‘dead town’
Many families said they spent the past 48 hours anxiously waiting for news of loved ones, with no phone or.
Afghanistan
Internet partially restored in parts of Afghanistan, sources say
The internet services were cut off all over the country on Sept. 29, leaving daily live, businesses and public service.
Human Rights
Taliban internet blackout continues, crippling daily life
Human Rights Watch said the blackout has imperiled fundamental rights, cutting off Afghans from education and healthcare.
Human Rights
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.
Human Rights, Uncategorized
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.