Taliban Monitoring Social Media, Warns Of Legal Action For ‘Improper’ Use

The Taliban’s Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has issued a warning that “improper” use of social media will result in legal consequences, stating that user activity is under active surveillance.

In a statement broadcast on Monday, via state-run Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA), which is now under Taliban control, ministry spokesperson Saif-ul-Islam Khyber declared that no individual or institution is permitted to use social media platforms in ways the group deems inappropriate.

“Social media should be used to disseminate verified news, promote religious and contemporary sciences, foster unity among the Muslim community, and encourage mutual respect,” the statement read. “It must not be a platform for promoting prejudice, disrespect, moral deviation, or intellectual distortion.”

The ministry further noted that it is actively monitoring online content and pursuing legal action against pages, accounts, and networks it accuses of undermining religious beliefs, public morality, and societal values.

The announcement comes amid continued activity by Afghan users posting content the Taliban considers religiously unacceptable or “illegitimate” under its strict interpretation of Islamic principles.