(Reuters) -Afghanistan’s internet and mobile telephone services were down nationwide on Tuesday, and while the Taliban administration offered no immediate explanation, in recent weeks it has voiced concern about pornography online.

The Taliban’s restrictions on women and freedom of expression have drawn criticism from rights groups and foreign governments since the former insurgents resumed control of Afghanistan in 2021. Here are some other actions the Taliban has taken this year.

BAN ON INTERNET

On September 17, the Taliban administration announced an internet ban across a swathe of northern Afghanistan “to prevent immoral activities”. The ban covers five provinces – Kunduz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar and Balkh – and includes the region’s main population centres.

The Taliban said th

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