Taliban
Afghanistan Reconnected After 48-Hour Taliban Internet Blackout
Taliban enforced nationwide blackout in Afghanistan, halting internet, mobile access, banking, and digital infrastructure.
Taliban Bans Political Debate, Tightens Grip on Media
Political reporting has been reduced to reciting lines vetted by the Taliban’s censors.
Taliban set to ban TikTok and video game PUBG
After already banning many forms of media.
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US-collected biometric equipment and data has fallen into the hands of the Taliban
One of the big problems with invasive data collection.
Washington Post faces criticism for praising Taliban’s “sophisticated” social media use, saying that’s why they’re not banned like Trump
“Trump’s posts for years challenged platform rules against hate speech and inciting violence. Today’s Taliban, by and large, does not.”
Afghans race to delete their digital footprint as Taliban takes over
Many are worried their past comments could get them killed under the new regime.
Taliban criticizes Facebook for not supporting free speech, as Facebook confirms ban
The terrorist organization says Facebook doesn’t allow “the publication of all information.”