Shadi Khan Saif: the Taliban’s war on the internet

Shadi Khan Saif, a journalist and producer with a focus on Afghanistan, discusses the recent 48-hour internet blackout imposed by the Taliban. He reveals the chaos and fear experienced by the Afghan diaspora during this sudden shutdown. Shadi explores the Taliban's motivations, from internal power struggles to their attempts at censorship and control over digital spaces. Notably, he highlights the disproportionate impact on women, who lost vital social connections and educational opportunities. The conversation reflects on the broader implications for Afghanistan's future and global reverberations.