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Taliban bans opium as Afghanistan's poppy harvest begins
The Taliban has banned the harvesting and processing of poppies in a move that will have a significant impact on Afghanistan's economy.
A 2021 report by the United Nations estimated that annual opium production contributed 7% to Afghanistan's Gross Domestic Product.
The new law has been introduced as farmers and migrant workers in Helmand province prepare to harvest this year's crop.
Many say the ban will ruin them as they take out loans until they're paid for each crop.
https://www.euronews.com/2022/04/03/taliban-bans-opium-as-afghanistan-s-poppy-harvest-begins
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