Taliban order ban on smartphones as officials shown destroying devices
Directive aimed at government workers, but reports of wider implementation spark warnings of future Afghanistan-wide prohibition
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/18/taliban-ban-smartphones-officials-shown-destroying-devices?ref=himalmag.comOpen linkView original on feddit.online
I'm with the Taliban on this one
It's more about restricting access to information, so they can control their narrative
Nothing I want to support here, although I get your sentiment