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Afghan opium 'funding terrorism'

Source: BBC South Asia
Kabul : Afghanistan | about 1 month ago  
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  • Afghan opium is unleashing a "devastating" impact across the world, according to a new UN report
    Afghan opium is unleashing a "devastating" impact across the world, ...
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Afghan opium is unleashing a "devastating" impact across the world, ...
UN findings say an opium market worth $65bn (£39bn) funds global terrorism, caters to 15 million addicts, and kills 100,000 people every year. Afghanistan produces 92% of the world's opium, with the equivalent of 3,500 tonnes leaving the country each year.
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