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Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes a ban on smartphone use by government employees, with exemptions

June 2026 President of the Senate of the Philippines election — Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes a ban on smartphone use by government employees, with exemptions requiring approval from supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. [https:/

Published June 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: June 2026 President of the Senate of the Philippines election.

Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes a ban on smartphone use by government employees, with exemptions requiring approval from supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/heartbreaking-afghan-government-staff-abandon-smartphones-following-taliban-order/ (AFP via CTV News)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-06-17).