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Afghan Government Staff Reportedly Face Smartphone Ban

Afghan government employees have reportedly been instructed to abandon their smartphones. Non-compliance with this directive could lead to a prison sentence. The widespread implementation of this rule across Afghanistan and its full impact remain unclear.

By Fainaron·Jun 17, 2026 (8 hours ago)·1 views
Afghan Government Staff Reportedly Face Smartphone Ban

Afghan government staff have reportedly received instructions to stop using smartphones. Failure to adhere to this directive could result in a prison sentence for those affected.

However, the full scope of the rule's implementation throughout Afghanistan is not entirely clear. The overall impact of this measure on government operations and staff also remains uncertain at this time.

According to Euronews, the details surrounding the enforcement and consequences of this reported ban are still emerging.

Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by Euronews. Read the original at Euronews →

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