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Taliban Reports Decrease in Opium Cultivation | Afghanistan News
Opium production in Afghanistan has surged dramatically, jumping from 300 tons in 2025 to almost 1,500 tons in 2026, with poppy cultivation rising from 10,000 to over 43,000 hectares. Improved rainfall and the ineffectiveness of the Taliban's drug ban are major contributing factors. Revenue from opium approached $525 million, highlighting its economic significance amid ongoing struggles. While the Taliban claims to have conducted thousands of anti-drug operations, the rise in production raises
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