The Taliban regime has ordered a radical ban on smartphone use for government officials, with videos showing the physical destruction of devices. Analysts warn this measure could be a prelude to a national restriction and further isolation of the country, following recent protests in Herat.
The European Union is under intense scrutiny after confirming plans to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels—the first such meeting since the group regained control of Afghanistan in 2021. Critics, including Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, warn this normalizes a regime that has systematically erased women from public life, while two Taliban leaders face International Criminal Court arrest warrants for crimes against humanity.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
