Farmers’ income from the sale of opium was almost halved. Afghanistan: Opium poppy area has fallen sharply, but drug trafficking in the region is growing Peace and Security […]
Since 2022, opium prices in Afghanistan rose ten times
since the Taliban has introduced a ban on drug production in 2022, opium prices in Afghanistan rose ten times. This is evidenced by the latest UN data. The […]
Coffee Instead of Heroin: How the UN Helps Farmers Start a Legitimate Business
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks on Earth. Coffee instead of heroin: how the UN helps farmers start a legitimate business Economic development As part of […]
UN: Rising opium production in Afghanistan despite Taliban ban highlights farmers’ plight
Opium poppy plantation in Afghanistan. UN: Rise in Afghan opium production despite Taliban ban highlights farmers’ plight Economic development Opium production in Afghanistan rose by 19 percent in […]
Myanmar has become the world’s largest opium producer, overtaking Afghanistan
Opium poppy field in Myanmar. Myanmar has become the world’s largest opium producer, overtaking Afghanistan Peace and Security The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said […]