Afghanistan Has Nationwide Internet Blackout, Monitors Say
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Afghanistan has experienced a nationwide internet blackout, sparking concerns about censorship and human rights, with commenters discussing potential implications and motivations behind the blackout.
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> Widespread #Internet disruption observed in #Afghanistan as the Taliban orders a shutdown of fiber optic Internet services. This follows similar localized shutdowns earlier this month. Traffic dropped >60% at ~11:30 UTC.
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