Internet Restored In Afghanistan’s Balkh Province After 10-Day Blackout
Internet services were restored in Balkh province after a 10-day shutdown, local sources told Afghanistan International on Wednesday.
The Taliban had cut fibre-optic internet in at least 12 provinces, including Balkh, saying the move was aimed at preventing “immoral behaviour.”
The blackout left millions without stable internet access and drew comparisons with countries such as North Korea and Turkmenistan, widely regarded as among the most restrictive in the world for connectivity.
Rights groups and residents said the shutdowns severely disrupted daily life, education, and business in Afghanistan, where internet access is already limited.
