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news The Hindu 2026-06-26

Taliban bans smartphones for government officials in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan's Taliban government has imposed a ban on smartphone usage for its officials. Rights advocates note that smartphones are crucial tools for Afghans to access information and communicate.

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