# Inside Taliban-ruled Afghanistan: Divorce, smartphones, control

The BBC gained rare access to observe Taliban governance in Afghanistan, highlighting restrictive policies on divorce and smartphone use, alongside broader social control. The report underscores the Taliban's tightening grip on daily life and its impact on Afghan citizens. This offers key insights into the Taliban's administration and the erosion of personal freedoms under their rule.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgvk9p2n7ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:00:22 GMT