Author (Corporate) | Library of the European Parliament |
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Series Title | Library Briefings |
Series Details | 15.01.14 |
Publication Date | 15/01/2014 |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Afghan opium Production increased 49% in 2013, reaching a record high. According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), potential production was even higher, limited only by unfavourable weather conditions, while eradication efforts diminished. The drug trade helps sustain the military conflict and, with presidential elections in 2014 as well as the planned draw ‐ down of foreign troops, it could contribute to an escalation in coming years. |
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Source Link | http://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/bibliotheque/briefing/2014/130717/LDM_BRI%282014%29130717_REV1_EN.pdf |
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Subject Categories | Health |
Countries / Regions | Europe, Southern Asia |
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