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UN reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban

Marcus Chen
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Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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UN reports a sharp rise in Afghanistan poppy cultivation despite a Taliban ban — Fox Point Community news

Poppy cultivation and opium production in Afghanistan rose sharply over the past year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime said on Thursday.

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