Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials

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Afghanistan's Taliban government has imposed a nationwide ban on the use of smartphones by civil servants, as announced by a military court order. Human rights activists warn this move may further restrict access to information in the country.

KABUL, June 25 - Afghanistan's Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on civil servants' smartphone use, a military court order showed, prompting warnings from rights activists that the move could further restrict access to information.