Unama calls on authorities to urgently restore internet access in Afghanistan
10 hours ago
- #Internet Blackout
- #Afghanistan
- #Humanitarian Crisis
- UNAMA urges Taliban authorities to restore nationwide internet and telecommunications access in Afghanistan.
- The internet blackout risks harming Afghan people, affecting economic stability and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
- Consequences include disruptions to banking, isolation of women and girls, and limited access to emergency services.
- Telecommunications are crucial for disaster response, early warnings, and humanitarian efforts.
- Recent earthquakes and forced returns highlight the dangers of internet shutdowns during crises.
- Internet access has been cut in many parts of Afghanistan since September 16, with a nationwide blackout on September 29.
- UNAMA continues to engage with Taliban authorities to support Afghan people as mandated by the UN Security Council.