Explore stories from Atlantic Canada.
KABUL - The Afghan Taliban said on Tuesday they have quelled protests in a northern province over security forces' attempts to eradicate opium poppy cultivation which generates income for many impoverished farmers.
International research firm Alcis released research based on satellite data last year showing there had been a drastic reduction of opium production in most provinces between 2022 and 2023, often by more than 90%. However it noted that in Badakhshan, the amount of land used for poppy growing had grown.
"They accepted the legitimate demands of the people, at the moment, there are no issues in Argo and Darayim districts,” he said."The people and area are under the control of security forces, and the latest update is that people have committed to cooperating with security forces to eradicate poppy cultivation."
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rwanda's president leads genocide commemoration 30 years onExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Factbox-What happened in Rwanda's 1994 genocide?Explore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
UK support for Israel 'is not unconditional', foreign minister Cameron saysExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Record flood waters rise in Russia's Urals, forcing thousands to evacuateExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
UK support for Israel 'is not unconditional', foreign minister Cameron saysExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »
Grieving father comes out to pray for all of Gaza's deadExplore stories from Atlantic Canada.
Read more »