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Afghanistan is the world's top opium producer.
Up until recently, Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers said they would punish farmers, to curb production.
But now, facing a dire economic crisis, the group appears to have changed its stance.
Al Jazeera's Katia Lopez Hoda-Yan has more.
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Up until recently, Afghanistan's new Taliban rulers said they would punish farmers, to curb production.
But now, facing a dire economic crisis, the group appears to have changed its stance.
Al Jazeera's Katia Lopez Hoda-Yan has more.
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
#Afghhanistan #Opium #Economy
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