Government Policy
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Government
India Demolishes Several Mosques in Uttar Pradesh
DID Press: Authorities in India’s Uttar Pradesh state have begun demolishing five mosques as part of a wider campaign targeting what officials describe as “unauthorized” religious structures. The government says the mosques were built without permits on state-owned land. However,…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Officials Reject Nationwide Phone Ban Claims Amid Ongoing Restrictions
DID Press: Ministry of Communications of the Taliban has rejected reports claiming a nationwide ban on smartphones and the allocation of a special budget to enforce such a policy, describing the claims as “baseless and unofficial.” However, ongoing reports from…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Ban Smartphones for All Government Employees
DID Press: Reports from northern Afghanistan say the Taliban have imposed a sweeping ban on smartphone use for all government employees, extending restrictions beyond workplaces to include private homes and public spaces. According to local sources in Balkh province, the…
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