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Afghan poppy crops down 40% since '08 as key towns secured

Monday, 18 June 2012 19:44

Poppy cultivation in Afghanistan's key opium producing region has declined 40% over the past four years as coalition and government forces have secured key towns and villages and the Afghan government has ramped up eradication.

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Related: Afghanistan Opium Survey 2011 – Summary findings

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