Internet cut off leaves Afghans stranded as flights cancelled


  • World
  • Wednesday, 01 Oct 2025

Buildings stand, amid telecom shutdown across the country, in Kabul, Afghanistan, September 30, 2025. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib

(Reuters) -At least 14 flights scheduled to operate out of Kabul airport on Wednesday were cancelled, with the status of other flights unclear, data from plane tracker Flightradar24 showed, following an internet shutdown in Afghanistan.

Growing chaos from the Taliban administration's order on Monday to cut internet and cell phone connections has hit banks, aid work, businesses, and the ability of Afghans to connect with family and friends. It has also left many stranded in Afghanistan, with flights cancelled.

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