Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 78430
Afghanistan: Internet
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Tonia Antoniazzi
Labour — Gower
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the Taliban's decision to shut down the internet in at least 11 provinces in Afghanistan.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerThe Taliban's decision to shut down internet services from 29 September to 1 October was deeply concerning. It risked crippling Afghanistan's economy, causing significant issues with the delivery of vital UK aid, and cutting off vulnerable communities. Fo...
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