Human Rights
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New Details Emerge on Nationwide Internet Shutdown in Afghanistan
DID Press: Nationwide shutdown of internet and telecommunications services in Afghanistan continues, with only international organizations and diplomatic missions in Kabul maintaining access via VSAT. Banks, money exchanges, and some Taliban offices remain partially closed, amid circulating rumors of leadership…
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Taliban Shuts Nationwide Internet but Keeps Access for Business Networks
DID Press: British newspaper The Register reports that while the Taliban government has shut down nationwide internet access, it continues to provide limited connectivity to individuals close to its leadership and to its commercial networks. Observers say this measure is…
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Netanyahu Apologizes to Qatar Over Recent Israeli Airstrike on Doha
DID Press: White House has released an image showing Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu speaking by phone with the PM of Qatar, during which he apologized for Israel’s recent airstrike on Doha. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially confirmed that…
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Nationwide Internet Shutdown Deepens Afghanistan’s Digital Isolation and Economic Crisis
DID Press: A new survey conducted by DID Press reveals that a majority of Afghanistan citizens view the Taliban government’s decision to cut off nationwide internet access as a serious threat to freedom of expression, the economy, and education. More…
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Nabil Warns: Internet Blackout a Tool for Taliban Power Consolidation
DID Press: Former Afghan intelligence chief Rahmatullah Nabil has warned that the nationwide internet and telecom shutdown is not merely a technical issue but part of the Taliban’s broader strategy to suppress freedoms and entrench their control over the country.…
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Hekmatyar to Taliban: People Must Have a Say in Their Future
DID Press: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, leader of Afghanistan’s Hezb-e Islami party, has sharply criticized the Taliban’s governing style, calling for greater public participation in determining the country’s political future. In a post shared on his official social media account, Hekmatyar emphasized…
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Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Backs Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza
DID Press: Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed 20-point plan aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza, describing it as a significant step toward achieving lasting peace between Israel and…
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Internet Shutdown Disrupts Afghanistan Airports, Strands Passengers Abroad
DID Press: Afghanistan’s nationwide internet and telecommunications blackout has disrupted airport operations across the country, causing widespread flight delays and leaving Afghan travelers stranded at international airports, including in Dubai. On Tuesday, Afghan passengers at Dubai International Airport reported that…
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Afghanistan Internet Shutdown Sparks Communications Crisis and Human Rights Concerns
DID Press: A nationwide internet and telecommunications blackout in Afghanistan has raised serious concerns over access to vital information, essential services, and public safety. The shutdown has deeply disrupted everyday life and affected critical sectors including humanitarian response, education, media,…
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Trump Unveils 20-Point Plan to End Gaza War and Rebuild the Strip
DID Press: US President Donald Trump has released a comprehensive 20-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Gaza and facilitating the reconstruction of the besieged territory. The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages by…
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