Afghanistan is witnessing a communication blackout after the Taliban shut down the internet. Confirming the same, cybersecurity and internet governance watchdog Netblocks said on Monday that the decision by the Taliban has also affected the telephone services.

“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," Netblocks said in a post on X.

The Taliban has imposed a ban on fibre-optic internet services in multiple Afghan provinces, effectively shutting down high-speed WiFi networks across the country.

Officials say the ban was ordered by Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada and justified as a

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