Taliban's Opium Crackdown Worsens Afghan Economy.

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Taliban's Opium Crackdown Worsens Afghan Economy.
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The Taliban's crackdown on opium production in Afghanistan is putting pressure on the already struggling economy, as the drug trade has been a major source of income for the country. The move is part of the Taliban's efforts to gain international recognition and legitimacy, but it is also causing hardship for farmers who rely on opium cultivation for their livelihoods.

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