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Afghanistan Sees Surge in Opium Production | Afghanistan News
On October 29th, significant updates emerge from Afghanistan. The UN highlights a dramatic increase in opium production, surging from around 300 tons in 2025 to nearly 1,500 tons this year due to expanded farmland and favorable weather. Cultivation now spans sixteen provinces, with revenue from opium sales reaching approximately $525 million, accounting for 2.7% of Afghanistan’s GDP. Meanwhile, the Taliban claims to have undertaken more than 25,000 operations against drug cultivation, but
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