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UN reports indicate a significant increase in opium poppy cultivation and production in Afghanistan, despite the Taliban's ban, with farmers citing economic hardship.
Background
Afghanistan has long been a major global source of opium. Following their return to power, the Taliban announced a ban on poppy cultivation. However, economic challenges persist for many Afghan farmers, influencing agricultural choices.
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Afghanistan Opium Production Surges Despite Taliban Ban
First report 4h agoLast update 57m agoThe UN Office on Drugs and Crime reports a more than fourfold increase in opium poppy cultivation and a fivefold jump in opium production, despite the Taliban's ban.
Afghanistan Opium Production Surges Despite Taliban Ban
First report 4h agoLast update 2h agoOfficial UN data shows a more than fourfold increase in poppy cultivation and a fivefold jump in opium production, highlighting the ban's ineffectiveness.
Afghan farmers are returning to poppy cultivation because legal crops are not profitable and they are struggling to feed their families.
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