SocietyAfghan farmers pushed into opium poppy cultivation to make a living

Despite a ban, farmers in Afghanistan say worsening economic conditions and drought are pushing them to grow poppies. Families say other crops, including cotton, do not yield enough to feed their children.

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AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 12:42Original