Hibatullah's decree; Afghanistan plunged into digital blackout

Yasamin Wed Oct 2025 2 months ago 136

Informed sources have stated that this decision was made in Kandahar with limited consultation among the Taliban leader’s inner circle, while some pragmatic Taliban figures in Kabul opposed it. This issue indicates a serious rift within the Taliban ranks.


The consequences of this action are being widely felt across the country: domestic and international flights have been halted, the issuance of visas by the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been suspended, and many official communications of government institutions have been disrupted. Additionally, the banking system, currency market, and remittance services have collapsed, leaving Afghan families abroad unable to send money to their loved ones.


In Kabul, the changes are clearly visible; many shops have closed, and the streets have taken on a semi-deserted appearance.


Some sources close to the ruling administration say that internet access may be restored, but not fully; rather, it would likely be limited to second-generation (2G) networks with extremely slow speeds.


Analysts believe that this decision will not strengthen the Taliban’s power but will instead fuel growing public dissatisfaction. A foreign diplomat also told the media that “security fears” following rumors of a possible return of American forces to the Bagram base were the underlying factor behind this decision.

The Washington Post has reported that the order to completely cut off the internet in Afghanistan was issued by the Taliban leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, a decision that has paralyzed the country's daily life, economy, and communications.

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