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Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat access severely restricted in Afghanistan, with internet speeds cut to 1% of normal, affecting millions.
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.
The disruption followed a 48-hour nationwide telecommunications blackout and affects multiple mobile providers and some fixed-line connections.
The Taliban has not commented, but previous internet cuts were linked to enforcing strict Islamic laws and curbing "immorality."
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.
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.
El acceso a Facebook, Instagram y Snapchat está severamente restringido en Afganistán, con las velocidades de Internet reducidas al 1% de lo normal, afectando a millones.