Afghanistan gets the internet back 2 days after Taliban's unexplained web shutdown
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The Taliban deliberately imposed a nationwide internet blackout to silence Afghan voices and cut off millions from the world. By crippling crucial communication networks, the Taliban did untold damage to the country’s already suffering economy, while exacerbating an already worsening humanitarian crisis and further isolating the country’s women and girls.
The Taliban's internet shutdown was caused by worn-out fiber optic cables needing replacement, not censorship. In fact, the Afghan government is committed to improving the country’s internet access, as evinced by its commitment to installing 550 antennas in Afghanistan’s most deprived areas.
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