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Taliban Claims Control Amid Poppy Surge | Afghanistan News
Opium production in Afghanistan is on the rise, jumping from 300 tons last year to nearly 1,500 tons projected for 2026 due to expanded cultivation and improved rainfall. The Taliban's drug ban appears to be faltering, with poppy cultivation increasing significantly across multiple provinces. Opium revenue has reached about $525 million, accounting for 2.7% of the country's GDP. Farmers are employing creative tactics to hide their crops as the Taliban conducts numerous anti-drug operations. The
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