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Taliban Claims Drug War Success Amid Rising Opium | Afghanistan News
Afghanistan's opium production has surged dramatically, increasing from 300 to 1,500 tons within a year due to expanded cultivation and favorable rainfall. The area dedicated to poppy farming soared from 10,000 to over 43,000 hectares, now spanning 16 provinces. Opium sales have generated approximately $525 million, representing 2.7% of Afghanistan's GDP. Farmers are employing new tactics to evade detection, while the Taliban's claims of anti-drug efforts contrast sharply with the ongoing
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