The Afghan government has implemented a ban on smartphone usage for all its employees, effective June 17th. This directive, reportedly issued by the supreme leader and circulated via the Supreme Court, mandates that employees communicate solely through telephone calls and email. Violators risk dismissal or imprisonment, with potential exemptions requiring the supreme leader's personal approval. Despite the ban, some government departments were reportedly still using WhatsApp for information dissemination. AI
RANK_REASON A government policy impacting a large number of employees and carrying penalties. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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