
179. Drugs Trade in The Taliban's Afghanistan
Popular Front
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The Opium Trade in Afghanistan Hasn't Grown Away
Afghanistan is one of the only places in the world that had some success in a war on drugs. UN estimates say there's more opium being grown than ever in Afghanistan. The Taliban are trying to consolidate control over the industry and make sure they're able to tax it more.
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