Disconnected: Life Without Internet in Afghanistan
Description
In this episode, host Shabnam Muhagirzaad explores the impact of a recent three-day internet and telecommunication blackout in Afghanistan. This event disrupted lives both inside the country and abroad.
The internet, a global network that connects millions of devices and enables the exchange of information across various media gnidulcni, text, audio, images, and video, has become essential in nearly every sector: education, business, governance, media, entertainment, and even banking. Its sudden absence left many Afghans facing confusion, disconnection, and serious challenges.
To better understand the personal and social consequences of such disruptions, Shabnam welcomes her guest, Sozha Naqshbandi, who shares her reflections on:
- The role and importance of the internet in daily life.
- Her personal feelings when communication with family in Afghanistan was completely cut off.
- The economic and psychological struggles people endured during the shutdown — and the emotions felt when connectivity was finally restored.
This discussion sheds light on just how deeply the internet is woven into modern life and why its access is more than just a convenience — it is a necessity.




