New restrictions on internet freedom have been introduced in Afghanistan. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to data from the NetBlocks internet monitoring service, access to social networks Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat has been temporarily suspended in the country. Several local internet providers have restricted the operation of these platforms.
This situation was recorded following recent large-scale telecommunications outages in the country. According to a message from NetBlocks on social networks, major providers have taken measures to limit access to these networks.
The Taliban movement denies the internet restrictions, stating that these outages are due to technical reasons, including outdated infrastructure and energy supply problems. The UN mission in Afghanistan reported that as a result of the internet disruption, over 43 million people in the country have been cut off from the global network.
This situation negatively affects not only information exchange but also the finance, banking, healthcare, and education sectors. Experts believe that limiting internet activity will seriously harm the economic development of society.
For many citizens, social networks are not only a means of communication but also an important part of business and trade activities. Therefore, these restrictions are causing significant difficulties in the daily lives of the population.
Internet freedom in Afghanistan has already been restricted in recent years. A number of news and blog platforms have been blocked under the pretext of "immoral content."
The current situation is seen as a new phase of these restrictions. Complete or partial internet outages limit free access to information in the country and negatively impact social and economic sectors.
