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Afghanistan Dismisses UN's Poppy Crop Surge Claims | Afghanistan News
Afghanistan has seen a dramatic increase in opium poppy cultivation, with the UN reporting a rise to 43,300 hectares, over four times last year's figures. The Afghan Ministry of Interior disputes these findings, stating they do not reflect the actual conditions. While opium production surged from 300 to approximately 1,500 metric tons this year, it remains below 2021 levels. The Ministry stresses the need for holistic assessments that consider farmers' livelihoods and alternative strategies to
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