Shafaqna English- Afghanistan’s internet and telecommunications cut has “extremely serious” rights implications, with women and girls especially affected, the UN human rights office said Tuesday (30 Sep 2025).
Mobile phone signal and internet service in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban government, weakened on Monday night until connectivity was less than one percent of normal levels.
“Nationwide internet shutdown by (the) Taliban has extremely serious human rights ramifications across the country,” the UN’s rights office said on X.
The shutdown has curtailed the free flow of information crucial to everyday activities, including access to essential services from health and education to banking.
Sources: Barrons