KABUL (Khaama Press): Internet and telecom networks were restored in Afghanistan after a 72-hour blackout, resuming gradually with slow speeds, technical restrictions, and concerns over future sudden disruptions. Internet services in Afghanistan were restored on Wednesday after a nationwide blackout that lasted nearly 72 hours. Residents in several provinces, including Herat and Kandahar, Kabul confirmed that fiber optic and mobile networks had come back online. However, access remained limited, with slow speeds and technical restrictions still in place. They urged authorities to recognize internet access as a basic right and to prevent sudden nationwide shutdowns.