Bumper Opium Harvest in Afghanistan

The video discusses the significant role of opium in Afghanistan's economy, accounting for a large portion of the GDP. It highlights the reliance of local farmers on opium as a cash crop and the high prices it fetches. The drug trade is largely controlled by elements within the government and security forces, rather than the Taliban, contributing to the country's instability. The Afghan military is engaged in conflicts with the drug mafia, not just the Taliban. Helmand and Kandahar are major opium-producing regions, where foreign troops face intense battles.

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