Fibre-Optic Shutdown Triggers Afghan Connectivity Crisis
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Fibre-Optic Shutdown Triggers Afghan Connectivity Crisis

September 30, 2025
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A severe communications blackout has struck Afghanistan following the Taliban’s decision to cut fibre-optic connections across several provinces, citing efforts to prevent “vice” as the rationale.  According to Netblocks, a cybersecurity and internet governance watchdog, the country’s connectivity has plummeted to just 14% of normal levels, indicating an “intentional disconnection

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