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Taliban Arrest Three Over Alleged Starlink Use in Khost
Original: Taliban Arrest Three Over Alleged Use of Starlink Satellite Internet in Khost
Taliban authorities have arrested three people in Khost province, Afghanistan, over the alleged use of Starlink satellite internet terminals, according to the Kabul Tribune. The detentions highlight the Taliban's restrictions on internet access and their efforts to control unlicensed satellite communications, which bypass the country's state-controlled telecommunications infrastructure.
Why now: The arrests show the Taliban cracking down on unlicensed satellite internet, a rare channel for Afghans to access uncensored online content.
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- Taliban Arrest Three Over Alleged Use of Starlink Satellite Internet in Khost · thekabultribune.com
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