Preventing immorality

I wonder why they'd do this:

The Taliban leader banned fibre optic internet in an Afghan province to “prevent immorality,” a spokesman for the administration said Tuesday.

It’s the first time a ban of this kind has been imposed since the Taliban seized power in August 2021, and leaves government offices, the private sector, public institutions, and homes in northern Balkh province without Wi-Fi internet.

Oh yes. Women. Can't have them learning.

many girls in Afghanistan were secretly learning online. Now, the Taliban cut the internet, and I can no longer teach them.These girls bravely strived for knowledge,but their right to education has been taken.When girls are denied learning, society’s future is at risk. pic.twitter.com/XyDimh4SY2

— Maria Noori (@MariaNoorii) September 17, 2025

Added:

I am terrified for Afghan women and girls tonight.

For years, my work has been covert access to healthcare, education, and information through mobile phones.

If the Taliban cuts internet access, they lose their last lifeline. Total silence. Total erasure.

— Sara Wahedi (@SaraWahedi) September 16, 2025