Kabul, Oct 29, 2026 (AFP) - Afghanistan opium production, poppy cultivation surge despite ban: UN

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2026-10-29

Opium poppy cultivation and production have surged in Afghanistan despite a 2022 narcotics ban introduced by Taliban authorities, the United Nations said in a report published Thursday. "Cultivation increased to more than 43,000 hectares in 2026, compared to 10,000 hectares in 2025, while estimated opium production rose to just under 1,500 tons in 2026 from about 300 tons last year," the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) said. Cultivation a......

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