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Taliban ban smartphones for officials, destroying devices

Published Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Updated June 18

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  • Information Control & Societal Impact — 1 source

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Media Analysis

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The Taliban's military courts have issued a directive banning the use of mobile phones for all officials and staff, with devices reportedly being destroyed. This measure is seen as an attempt to control information and suppress dissent, carrying broader implications for Afghan society and its economy.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Taliban’s military courts issued a directive banning "high rank, low rank, general mujahideen, or service staff" from using mobile phones.
  • The ban is viewed as an extreme measure to control information and suppress dissent.
  • The measure has broader implications for Afghan society and economy.
  • Officials are shown destroying devices as part of the ban.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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  • The Guardian

    The Guardian frames the Taliban's smartphone ban as an extreme and potentially expanding measure to control information and suppress dissent, highlighting its broader implications for Afghan society and economy.

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