The Taliban has issued a decree banning smartphones for government officials and security forces in Afghanistan, a move linked to recent violent crackdowns on protests over women’s rights and information leaks. <\/p>\n
A decree issued by Taliban military courts is set to take effect this week. The ban on mobile phones applies to high-ranking and lower-level officials, mujahideen fighters, and administrative support staff.<\/p>\n
Leaked footage shows a Taliban official reading the order aloud while another destroys smartphones. According to a document reviewed by The Guardian, anyone caught using a phone faces device destruction and legal sanctions under Sharia law. Exemptions require written approval from supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.<\/p>\n
Sources indicate that the bans are being implemented sporadically. While some areas target only civil servants, others have expanded the restrictions to include women, civilians, healthcare workers, teachers, and students.<\/p>\n
Analysts suggest these localized measures may serve as a precursor to a total ban. The Taliban has previously expressed concerns regarding internal information leaks and declining productivity, with administration workers in Herat reporting that devices had already been confiscated and destroyed in previous months.<\/p>\n
These restrictions align with broader efforts by the Taliban to disconnect Afghanistan from the global network. In September 2025, authorities implemented a two-day internet blackout, citing unspecified concerns over pornography and “moral decay.”<\/p>\n
While previous attempts to restrict digital access faced pushback from both the private sector and within the Taliban’s own security apparatus, the regime persists in its efforts. This latest announcement follows street demonstrations in Herat, sparked by the detention of women for alleged “improper hijab” wear, during which Taliban forces reportedly killed at least two people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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