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The Taliban government has rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and being replaced.
The internet blackout is now in its third day on Wednesday and has impacted banking, businesses, humanitarian work and travel across Afghanistan. View on euronews
Taliban rejects reports of internet ban in Afghanistan, citing damaged fiber optic cables as cause of disruptions affecting daily life.
Daily Times on MSNTaliban reject internet ban claims, cite cable repairs
The Afghan Taliban government has rejected reports claiming it has banned internet access in the country. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said these rumors are false. He explained that technical teams are currently repairing damaged fiber optic cables.
Afghanistan's internet and mobile telephone services were down nationwide on Tuesday, and while the Taliban administration offered no immediate explanation, in recent weeks it has voiced concern about pornography online.