Yama Bariz

Yama Bariz, a BBC journalist focused on Afghanistan, discusses the Taliban's total ban on poppy farming and its far-reaching consequences. He reveals how this drastic measure has failed to eradicate the opium trade, which is now shifting to Pakistan. Personal accounts illustrate the struggles of Afghan farmers adjusting to the ban, highlighting stories of hardship and resilience. Bariz also emphasizes the economic impact on communities, questioning whether the Taliban can effectively support alternative crop cultivation while enforcing such strict policies.