Tag: Opium Cultivation
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Afghanistan Opium Cultivation Falls Sharply as Regional Trafficking Surges
Overview: a sharp drop in cultivation amid a broader drug landscape A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows a significant contraction in opium cultivation within Afghanistan this year, with 10,200 hectares under cultivation, down from 12,800 hectares in 2024 and vastly lower than the country’s pre-ban peak of…
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Afghanistan Opium Cultivation Falls as Trafficking Rises: UNODC Update
Overview: A Sharp Decline in Cultivation Amidst Growing Trafficking The latest Global Opioid Challenge report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) paints a mixed picture for Afghanistan, historically the world’s largest producer of illegal opium. The country now reports 10,200 hectares under opium cultivation for the current year, a substantial drop…