Kabul: A nationwide internet shutdown in Afghanistan has entered its third consecutive day, crippling communication, halting banking services, grounding flights, and obstructing critical humanitarian aid efforts across the country. Officials have indicated the blackout will remain in place “until further notice.”The blackout’s impact is multifaceted and profound. AdvertisementJournalists inside Afghanistan have reported being unable to make local or international calls, hampering efforts to document and report on the crisis. International human rights organizations have condemned the blackout, emphasizing that internet access is crucial for freedom of expression, education, health services, and economic participation. The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the UN Human Rights Council have urged governments to avoid imposing internet shutdowns due to their severe social and economic consequences.