Opium Production Rises 43% in Afghanistan, UN Monitors Efforts
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What happened
The United Nations monitors global opium production and supports counter-narcotics efforts in Afghanistan. A report stated that opium production in Afghanistan rose 43%, reaching an estimated 4,800 tons. This production increase was accompanied by 201,000 hectares of land under poppy cultivation, representing a 10% rise in just one year.
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Why it matters
The UN has been involved in monitoring the crisis in Afghanistan. The report noted that Afghanistan has been the world’s leading producer of opium, accounting for 80% of the global output over the past decade.
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Who's involved
- United NationsGlobal international organization monitoring the crisis
- AfghanistanCountry where production is rising and monitored
How this reaches others
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The entities involved
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
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