Opium
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Opium prices approach historic peaks, crime syndicates benefit — Global Issues
One kilogramme of opium cost $750 last year, up from $75 just three years ago, compensating sellers for the loss…
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Rise in Afghan opium cultivation reflects economic hardship, despite Taliban ban — Global Issues
The rebound follows a massive 95 per cent decrease in 2023, when the ban nearly eliminated poppy production nationwide, leading…
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