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flag Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat access severely restricted in Afghanistan, with internet speeds cut to 1% of normal, affecting millions.

flag Access to Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat has been intentionally restricted in Afghanistan, with mobile internet speeds reduced to about one percent of normal levels, according to internet watchdog NetBlocks. flag The disruption followed a 48-hour nationwide telecommunications blackout and affects multiple mobile providers and some fixed-line connections. flag The Taliban has not commented, but previous internet cuts were linked to enforcing strict Islamic laws and curbing "immorality." flag The restrictions mark the first major communication blackout since the Taliban's 2021 takeover and severely impact millions, especially women and girls who rely on social media for education, employment, and global connection. flag As of early 2025, about 13.2 million Afghans—30.5% of the population—had internet access, with roughly 4.05 million using social media.

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