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Taliban Bans Smartphones for Government and Military Workers — And Civilians Are Worried
NPR·Saturday, 11 July 2026
Afghanistan's Taliban government has announced a ban on smartphones for government workers, police, and military personnel. The ban is already spilling over into healthcare and educational facilities. Ordinary citizens fear they could be next.
Why It Matters
Afghanistan shares a border with Pakistan and sits in India's extended neighbourhood; a deepening digital crackdown there has implications for regional information flows and the millions of Afghans already living under severe restrictions.
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