The Taliban have shut down internet services in several parts of Kabul following massive protests in the Afghanistan capital. According to media reports, the Islamic militant group has decided to cut internet connections to curb the mobilisation of crowds in the area.
Reports said the Taliban intelligence ordered the internet blockage, fearing the circulation of the message through social media.
Earlier this week, hundreds of Afghans, including women, took to the streets to protest against the Taliban regime. A number of men and women also shouted slogans such as “Long live the resistance” and “Death to Pakistan” while marching in the streets to protest against the Taliban takeover.
Following these protests, the interim Taliban government issued a set of conditions for protests. According to the conditions for protests issued by the Taliban Ministry of Interior, demonstrators will now have to secure prior permission from the Taliban Ministry of Justice before holding a protest
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