Connection beyond clampdown: an update from Afghanistan

Afghanistan (MNN) — In Afghanistan, many are still reeling from the Taliban’s recent, two-day internet shutdown, which has been followed up by social media restrictions. Nehemiah with FMI says the Taliban’s clampdown mirrors the group’s handling of more critical resources. “This is another story: how brutal Taliban is in Afghanistan and how they are limiting access to human’s basic needs in Afghanistan.” Since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, Afghan citizens have battled a challenging political a