UN Reports 30% Increase in Opium Production in Afghanistan in 2024

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports a 30% increase in opium production in Afghanistan in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 433 tons produced since January.

In a report on Wednesday, November 27, the UN agency highlighted that the value of Afghanistan’s opium harvest in 2024 is estimated at $260 million, reflecting a 130% increase compared to the previous year.

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