‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities

‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities.

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National30 articles from 24 sources across the spectrum· Updated 363d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Sep 29, 2025‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities
  2. Oct 1, 2025The Taliban government in Afghanistan reject reports of a nationwide internet ban

Who covered each development

No new developments

Quiet for 363 days

Last development · Oct 1, 2025 — The Taliban government in Afghanistan reject reports of a nationwide internet ban

How each side is putting it

Left

4 viewpoints
NBC NewsLean Left· 363d ago

Taliban denies nationwide internet ban as total blackout leaves Afghans cut off

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 363d ago

The Taliban government in Afghanistan reject reports of a nationwide internet ban

NPRLean Left· 364d ago

The UN mission appeals to the Taliban to restore internet access in Afghanistan

CNNLean Left· 364d ago· ran in 4 outlets

‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities

NBC NewsLean Left· 364d ago

Internet blackout hits Afghanistan as Taliban enforce morality crackdown

Center

6 viewpoints
Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· KRDO, KESQ Palm Springs, +1 more
KRDOCenter· 363d ago

‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities

KRDOCenter· 364d ago

‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 364d ago

‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities

KVIA El PasoCenter· 364d ago

‘Total internet blackout’ in Afghanistan sparks panic after Taliban vowed to stamp out immoral activities

WHEC RochesterCenter· 363d ago

The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet ban

Ran by 3 outlets· Local News 8, KTVZ Bend, +1 more
Local News 8Center· 364d ago

Total internet blackout in Afghanistan, watchdog reports, as Taliban enforces morality measures

KTVZ BendCenter· 364d ago

Total internet blackout in Afghanistan, watchdog reports, as Taliban enforces morality measures

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 364d ago

Total internet blackout in Afghanistan, watchdog reports, as Taliban enforces morality measures

Digital JournalCenter· 364d ago

Taliban impose communications blackout across Afghanistan

CBS NewsCenter· 365d ago

Taliban shuts down internet across Afghanistan in latest crackdown

Right

5 viewpoints
New York PostLean Right· 363d ago

Taliban shut down internet across Afghanistan, citing morality concerns as UN protests

Ran by 1 outlet· Breitbart News
Breitbart NewsRight· 363d ago

Taliban Shuts Down Internet in Afghanistan to ‘Prevent Immoral Activities’

Breitbart NewsRight· 363d ago

Taliban Shuts Down Internet in Afghanistan to ‘Prevent Immoral Activities’

Fox NewsRight· 364d ago

Taliban kills internet across Afghanistan, citing morality concerns as UN protests

Washington ExaminerRight· 364d ago

Taliban forces 'internet blackout' in Afghanistan over 'immorality'

Just the NewsLean Right· 365d ago

Taliban shuts down internet in Afghanistan as part of larger 'morality measures' campaign

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

7 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· 363d ago

The Taliban rejects reports of nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan

Al-MonitorLean Left· 364d ago

Afghanistan's cellphone, internet services down, monitoring shows

Deutsche WelleLean Left· 364d ago

Taliban's internet shutdown in Afghanistan: What's at stake? – DW

Al JazeeraLean Left· 364d ago

Afghanistan imposes internet blackout: What has the effect been so far?

The GuardianLean Left· 364d ago

Afghanistan ‘blind without phones and internet’ on second day of telecoms blackout

Center

0 articles

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Right

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