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Opium Production Rises Amid Taliban Claims | Afghanistan News
The UK is committed to holding the Taliban accountable amid alarming increases in opium production in Afghanistan, which rose to nearly 1,500 tons in 2026. Poppy cultivation expanded to over 43,000 hectares across 16 provinces, despite the Taliban's weakening drug ban. Revenue from opium sales reached approximately $525 million, reflecting serious challenges in transitioning to alternative livelihoods for farmers, who employ concealment techniques to evade detection. The Taliban claims progress
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