Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Taliban Bans Smartphones in Afghan Schools
The Taliban in Afghanistan have told students, teachers, and staff at schools not to bring smartphones.
They say this is to help people focus on learning and follow their religious rules.
A teacher thinks this is a good idea, as it can help students focus on studies.
However, some students worry it might make it harder to learn, especially since girls are not allowed to go to secondary school or university in the country.
The ban is part of a larger effort to limit the use of digital devices and visual media, like photos.
Taliban in Kandahar province banned smartphones in all schools and madrassas.
The ban aims to improve educational discipline and adhere to Islamic principles.
The order applies to students, teachers, and administrative staff.
A teacher supported the ban, believing it would improve focus on studies.
Students raised concerns about the ban hindering learning, particularly for girls.
- Who
- Students, teachers, and administrative staff
- What
- The Taliban banned smartphones in schools and religious schools.
- When
- June 18, 2025
- Where
- Kandahar province, Afghanistan
- Why
- To improve educational discipline and adhere to Islamic principles.
Students' Viewpoint
Taliban's Viewpoint
Impact on Education
Students' Viewpoint
Smartphone ban hinders learning.
Taliban's Viewpoint
Smartphone ban improves focus on studies and upholds Islamic principles.
- Location
- Kandahar province, Afghanistan
- Who
- Students, teachers, and administrative staff
- Reason
- Educational discipline and Islamic principles
- Impact
- Restrictions on learning