The Taliban have interrupted the internet and telephone networks in Afghanistan, disconnecting millions of people and generating panic and despair.

The sudden shutdown of the internet in Afghanistan for 48 hours left millions of people without the ability to communicate, causing panic and despair. Banking services were blocked, and businesses came to a halt. The Taliban, who regained power in 2021, imposed this restriction without warning, and many Afghans feared a return to conflict. Although the internet has been restored, anger and fear persist, highlighting the vulnerability of people's right to connect in the face of the regime.