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Taliban Arrest Three Over Alleged Starlink Use in Khost
Original: Taliban Arrest Three Over Alleged Use of Starlink Satellite Internet in Khost
Taliban authorities in Khost province have arrested three people over the alleged use of Starlink satellite internet terminals, according to reports from Kabul-based media. The detictions highlight the Taliban government's strict control over internet access in Afghanistan, where unlicensed satellite connections are banned. Starlink terminals have reportedly circulated among Afghans seeking unrestricted online access since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
Why now: The arrests underscore ongoing tensions between ordinary Afghans seeking internet access and the Taliban's restrictions on connectivity.
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- Taliban Arrest Three Over Alleged Use of Starlink Satellite Internet in Khost · thekabultribune.com
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