Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban government ban: UN
Afghanistan’s 2022 crackdown drove cultivated areas down from more than 2,00,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares in 2025
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Hindu ·
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Afghanistan opium poppy cultivation surges despite Taliban government ban: UN
Afghanistan’s 2022 crackdown drove cultivated areas down from more than 2,00,000 hectares to 10,000 hectares in 2025
UN reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reports a sharp rise in poppy cultivation and opium production in Afghanistan over the past year
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Hindu and ABC News. The Hindu published it first, on October 29, 2026; the last outlet to join was ABC News, 2 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Afghanistan, Taliban, United Nations Office, Drugs and Crime.
By country: India (1), United States (1).
