Afghanistan, Sept. 30 -- A nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan halted flights, stranding passengers in Dubai, disrupting family communications, raising fears about transport, trade, and worsening the country's humanitarian and economic crisis.
Flights to Afghanistan were suspended Monday evening after a nationwide internet blackout, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Dubai International Airport.
Images shared on social media showed travelers waiting in crowded terminals, uncertain when flights would resume. The disruption caused widespread frustration and anxiety among passengers.
The internet shutdown has also left Afghans abroad unable to contact their families, deepening fears about the unfolding situation inside Afgha...