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The Taliban have imposed a nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan and released a U.S. citizen after Qatari mediation. Restrictions on women and disruptions to aid and communications are ongoing.

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The Taliban releases U.S. citizen from prison in Afghanistan

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  • The Taliban freed U.S. citizen Amir Amiri from an Afghan prison.
  • Amiri had been detained since December for reasons that remain unclear. 4s
  • Qatar played a key role in facilitating Amiri's release. 13s
  • Amiri is now the fifth American to be released from Taliban detention this year. 21s
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The Taliban releases U.S. citizen from prison in Afghanistan
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Scripps News
4 hours ago
The Taliban releases U.S. citizen from prison in Afghanistan

Taliban freed U.S. citizen Amir Amiri from an Afghan prison, with Qatar facilitating the release.

Taliban impose internet blackout across Afghanistan
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Taliban impose internet blackout across Afghanistan

The Taliban have ordered internet and mobile phone data services to be cut across Afghanistan, causing major disruptions.

Taliban impose internet blackout across Afghanistan
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Reuters
6 hours ago
Taliban impose internet blackout across Afghanistan

Taliban restrictions have grown increasingly hardline, including stopping women from working for the UN and banning girls from high school.

Taliban releases U.S. citizen Amir Amiri after Qatari mediation
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Taliban releases U.S. citizen Amir Amiri after Qatari mediation

Amir Amiri, detained since December, was released through Qatari mediation and has returned to the U.S.

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