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Never Forgive, Never Forget
Location
Dallas, Texas
Washington, D.C.
Taliban Bans The Internet
Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai, Founder and CEO, Eagle Online Academy:
The internet ban in Afghanistan is a devastating blow to women and vulnerable communities, disrupting education, economic independence, mental health, and societal stability. For Afghan girls, already barred from formal schooling beyond sixth grade since 2021, online platforms like Eagle Online Academy – serving 1,400 students, 60% of whom are in Afghanistan – were a lifeline. The ban cuts off access to knowledge, critical thinking, and credible media, increasing susceptibility to extremist propaganda.
Economically, the ban erodes women’s financial agency. Online work like freelancing, tutoring, and content creation were often their only income source. Eagle Online Academy’s tutoring program enabled Afghan women to teach diaspora students, supporting their families. With slow mobile data and restricted Wi-Fi, these opportunities vanish, deepening poverty and dependence.
The psychological toll is severe. The ban triggers trauma reminiscent of past education restrictions — compounding fear, anxiety, and isolation. Ethnic minorities and marginalized groups lose access to online safe spaces for advocacy and support, leaving them more exposed to persecution.
On a broader scale, the ban destabilizes essential systems. Disrupted banking and remittance services affect 40% of households, worsening food insecurity. Telecom downsizing leads to job losses, including for women, and stifles infrastructure growth. The absence of independent media allows extremist narratives to dominate.
Ultimately, the ban consolidates Taliban control by silencing dissent, severing global ties, and restricting access to education and opportunity. It is not just a technical issue – it is a calculated act of oppression that threatens Afghanistan’s future, especially for its women and marginalized communities.
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