Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban - UN report
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of the world's opium until the Taliban imposed a ban in 2022
But after retaking power the Taliban banned the practice in April 2022, saying opium was harmful and went against their religious beliefs. The UN said most farmers continued to observe the ban despite "severe economic challenges".
Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of the world's opium, with heroin made from A
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