NPR
Taliban declares war on smartphones
Friday, July 10, 2026
Taliban authorities announced restrictions on smartphone use among government workers, police, military personnel, healthcare staff, and educators. The restrictions have expanded from initial implementation in government offices to hospitals and schools. The policy's scope regarding civilian populations remains unspecified.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/10/g-s1-132396/smartphones-taliban-afghanistan-ban