Poppy plantations in Afghanistan flourishing amid Western sanctions and economic collapse

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After its return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the Taliban promised to crack down on poppy plantations and the drug trade. But Western sanctions imposed on the country have brought the Afghan economy on the brink of collapse, with many Afghans once again turning to the profitable poppy trade. As the world’s largest opium producer, Afghanistan is estimated to export up to US$3 billion worth of opium annually, contributing 11.5 per cent of the country’s GDP.

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[thawdani]

i love how this is the same background soundtrack used in innovative tech vids

[flamesjing]

The West: We want to help the people of Afghanistan
Also the West: places economic sanctions that punish the people rather than the government.

[colleennapier]

Planting anything in rocky dry arid desert sand by hand is a miserable situation. It’s hard enough for them without the religion and politics commentary.

[PritamMondal-oqve]

Poppy seed are going more expensive here in india

[myfatetrulygreat]

Some things are haram till it can be turned for profit, basically them.

[teamtryxgg]

The Taliban government must be laser-focused on ensuring 💯 percent security and invite China's investments.

As an Afghan, I think Taliban risks losing control if they don't get sufficient funds to pay government employees.

[elvieschiew]

Western country should reflect on the effectiveness of their sanction on the country. The people of Afghanistan is suffering now... But what about Taliban regime?

[bamille]

He who controls the spice, controls the universe!

[ragdoll]

Beheading and killing is not against islamic law

[haechiwr]

Washington officials are throwing a tantrum right now on why their sanctions aren't working 🤣

[mohdhafiz]

Introduce by American to support the war in Afghanistan

[NoelleIsTheGeoArchon]

People shape religion to their own interpretation

[CharlesDarwinBarkley]

Taliban : "We're back in business, baby! Thank you president Joe Biden"

[mdkumarz]

Is drug taking, cultivation haram in Islam?

[Andy]

By putting this background music, the video editor must be junkies.

[matthewmann]

Yeah keep digging, groveling, raking, and stashing yeah

[saggittarius]

Afghanistan shouldn't cry about food and economics if they are only going to grow poppy, according to the geographic conditions there, soil is favorable even for cultivation of wines.

[可爱包-cv]

I recently cut snacks to save money. I have donated $20 to RAWA (Revolutionary Association of the women of Afghanistan), and I will continue to support the Afghan people and love from China.

[PhoenlxA]

Then those drugs end up in the US for American Dollars. Cycle closed

[TheAshCooper]

All Afghans should have access to free gear.