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Afghanistan's internet is back after a three-day nationwide blackout that paralyzed the country. The outage disrupted everything from banking systems to airport operations and trade activities. While services have returned, residents report slow speeds and unstable connections that continue to hamper daily life. Civil society activists are urging authorities to treat internet access as a basic right and avoid future sudden disruptions.

Key Points: Afghanistan Restores Internet After 72-Hour Nationwide Blackout

  • Nationwide blackout began Monday under senior leadership orders causing severe disruption
  • Schools, offices and banking systems struggled to operate without internet
  • Flights suspended and trade slowed to near standstill during outage
  • UN and rights groups warn blackouts isolate communities and disrupt humanitarian aid
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Afghanistan restores internet after 72-hour nationwide blackout

Internet services return across Afghanistan after 3-day blackout disrupted flights, trade and banking, though users report slow speeds and unstable connections.

"Repeated disruptions would cause lasting damage to education, business and livelihoods across the country. - Tolo News"

Kabul, October 1

Internet and telecom services were restored in Afghanistan on Wednesday after a 72-hour nationwide blackout, though residents reported slow speeds, technical restrictions and concerns over future sudden disruptions, Tolo News reported.

The blackout, which began on Monday evening under senior leadership orders, caused severe disruption across the country.

Schools, offices and businesses struggled to operate without internet, while banking systems, customs offices, money exchanges and airports were also heavily affected.

Flights in and out of Kabul were suspended, and trade slowed to a near standstill.

Residents in provinces including Herat, Kandahar and Kabul confirmed that fibre optic and mobile networks had come back online, but said access remained limited.

According to Tolo News, users noted that social media platforms and news websites were once again accessible, but the connection was unstable, hampering daily activities online.

Civil society activists warned that the shutdown underscored the fragility of Afghanistan's communications infrastructure.

They urged authorities to treat internet access as a basic right and to avoid abrupt nationwide suspensions.

The United Nations and human rights groups also voiced concern, stressing that extended blackouts isolate communities, disrupt humanitarian aid and risk worsening Afghanistan's already fragile social and economic conditions.

Tolo News reported that while services have returned, many Afghans expressed cautious relief and stressed the need for stability.

They warned that repeated disruptions would cause lasting damage to education, business and livelihoods across the country.

- ANI

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Priya S
Can't imagine 72 hours without internet! Our digital payments and online classes would collapse completely. Feel for the students and small businesses there.
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Arjun K
While I understand security concerns, cutting off internet for entire nations sets a dangerous precedent. Basic connectivity should be treated as a fundamental right, not a privilege.
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Sarah B
The economic impact must be devastating. Trade slowing to standstill, flights suspended - this affects ordinary people the most. Hope the restoration is permanent this time.
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Meera T
As someone who works in IT, I know how crucial stable internet is. The "cautious relief" mentioned in the article says it all - people shouldn't have to live with this uncertainty.
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David E
This reminds me of the internet shutdowns we've seen in some Indian states during protests. While authorities may have their reasons, the collateral damage to ordinary citizens is too high.

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