Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Internet Restored in Afghanistan After Taliban Blackout
The Taliban restored internet and phone services in Afghanistan after a two-day shutdown.
This caused many problems such as closed banks and flight cancellations.
People were happy to reconnect with family and resume money transfers.
The UN expressed concerns about the impact on people.
The Taliban has not clearly stated why the internet was shut down.
The event follows other restrictions imposed by the Taliban government.
Taliban restored internet and telecom services after a 48-hour blackout.
The blackout caused disruptions to daily life and halted services.
The UN and rights groups had issued warnings and condemnation.
Afghans celebrated the return of connectivity.
The Taliban has not explained the reason for the blackout.
- Who
- Taliban, Afghans, UN
- What
- Restoration of internet and telecom services
- When
- October 1, 2025 (restoration after 48 hours)
- Where
- Afghanistan
- Why
- Not explicitly stated by Taliban
Taliban's Actions
Citizens' Perspective
Internet Access
Taliban's Actions
No official explanation given for the blackout.
Citizens' Perspective
Restoration of internet and phone services.
Impact of Outage
Taliban's Actions
No official comments regarding the impact.
Citizens' Perspective
Disruption of daily life, halting of money transfers, and challenges to the economy.
- Event
- Internet and telecom services restored
- Location
- Afghanistan
- Duration
- 48-hour blackout
- Impact
- Disrupted daily life, halted money transfers
- Restoration
- Partial restoration confirmed
- Taliban Stance
- No official explanation given
Sources
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