The Taliban government in Afghanistan announced a nationwide internet shutdown aimed at stopping what it called “immoral activities.” By Monday night, several networks had gone offline, affecting telephone services and creating a complete internet blackout. At least eight flights were canceled at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport, while banking and business operations are expected to be severely disrupted. Afghans abroad are unable to contact their families, while local media outlets report major disruptions to their operations. International news agencies AP and AFP also said they were unable to reach their Kabul bureaus.