Afghans around the world are despairing at being unable to reach their loved ones at home after a Taliban-enforced internet blackout took effect on Monday.
Internet connection in Afghanistan is now operating at less than one percent of normal levels, according to internet governance watchdog Netblocks, after Taliban authorities imposed a blackout lasting "until further notice" on Monday.
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