Afghanistan is grappling with a nationwide internet blackout initiated by Taliban authorities, after the regimeannouncedearlier this month that it was cutting off access in parts of the country to crack down on “immoral activities.”

NetBlocks, an internet watchdog organization,saidin a post on Monday night local time that the country is “now in the midst of a total internet blackout as Taliban authorities move to implement morality measures.” News of the blackout sparked backlash from aid and advocacy groups: The United Nations Assistance Mission in A