The Taliban government in Afghanistan has stated that they reject reports of a nationwide internet ban. Previously, local blackouts were implemented as a strategy to address perceived harmful activities within the population. The Taliban maintains that these restrictions are necessary to promote moral and religious values. They justify the measures as a means of bolstering the nation’s cultural identity and stability. The Taliban has not publicly elaborated on the specific scope or rationale for this policy.
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