Afghanistan's Internet Shutdown Threatens Aid, Education After Deadly Quake
Afghanistan, home to 43 million people, faces a severe threat to humanitarian aid following a devastating earthquake. The country has experienced its first-ever nationwide internet speed test shutdown under a radical Islamic government, causing disruptions in air transport and financial services.
The shutdown began in stages, initially affecting internet connectivity and later phone calls that share the same infrastructure. This has raised concerns about the impact on online courses for women and girls, previously taught by foreign instructors or charitable organizations. The Taliban authorities have cited concerns about 'immorality' and online pornography as the reason for the internet speed test shutdown. They have previously restricted mobile networks and cut optic fiber connections in several provinces on moral grounds. An Afghan mobile operator has reported working with other providers to resolve the situation, following directives from the authorities. Netblocks, an international internet monitoring organization, has confirmed a 'complete internet speed test shutdown' in several networks in Afghanistan.
The internet speed test shutdown in Afghanistan threatens to disrupt vital humanitarian aid deliveries following the earthquake. It also puts at risk online education opportunities for women and girls. The Taliban have not yet provided a clear timeline for the restoration of internet services, leaving the country's connectivity future uncertain.
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