Taliban bans smartphones for all government and military workers in Afghanistan
This week, the Taliban government implemented a strict ban on smartphone use for all civil servants and military personnel across Afghanistan.
The decree, reportedly issued by Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada, requires workers to switch to basic feature phones to enhance productivity and security. Violators face harsh penalties, including the public destruction of their devices, dismissal from their jobs, or sentencing in military courts. The ban has already expanded into the education and health sectors, with some provinces reporting that employees are even forbidden from using smartphones at home.
Observers expect the restriction to eventually become a nationwide prohibition for all citizens as the regime seeks to tighten control over information flow.
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