Internet access has been restricted in several regions of Afghanistan. As a result of the complete ban on fiber-optic internet services in the Balkh region, government agencies and private sector organizations were disconnected from the Wi-Fi network [Daryo].
The leader of the Taliban movement, Haybatullah Akhunzade, has decided to ban fiber-optic internet services in Afghanistan's Balkh province to "prevent immorality." This was announced by regional government spokesperson Haji Attaulla Zayd, according to the Associated Press.
It is noted that as a result of the restrictions, Wi-Fi networks in government offices, the private sector, and residential buildings in Balkh were disconnected. Currently, residents of the region have access to the Internet only through mobile communication networks. This can create some difficulties for local residents and businesses.
As the regional representative noted, it is planned to create an alternative network to meet the needs of the population and enterprises. However, the issue of extending the restrictions to other regions has not yet been clarified.
At the same time, according to a London-based Afghan international publication, in addition to Balkh, internet services are also restricted in the provinces of Kandahar, Uruzgan, Helmand, and Nimroz. This situation is of great importance for internet users and causes various questions and concerns among the local population.
Experts emphasize that these restrictions indicate the need to review local and international activities in the field of internet and digital communications, as well as to create alternative opportunities to meet the needs of the population. Therefore, it is expected that appropriate measures will be taken against internet difficulties in the regions and the stability of services will be ensured.
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