Taliban government in Afghanistan has rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban. Officials clarified that disruptions were due to old fibre optic cables being replaced. The statement comes after rumours last month suggested a government-imposed shutdown to curb immorality.
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The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fibre optic cables are worn out and are being replaced.
The announcement was the Taliban's first public statement on a communications blackout that has disrupted banking, commerce and aviation.
Last month, several provinces confirmed an internet shutdown because of a decree from the Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada to combat immorality.
"There is nothing like the rumours being spread that we have imposed a ban on the internet," Taliban officials said in a three-line statement in a chat group with Pakistani journalists.
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