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Taliban imposes a nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan to "prevent immorality", cutting fiber-optic services and reducing connectivity to about 14% of normal levels

The Taliban imposes a nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan to "prevent immorality", cutting fiber-optic services and reducing connectivity to about 14% of normal levels, according to monitoring group NetBlocks.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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