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Opium prices in Afghanistan have risen dramatically, surging tenfold since a 2022 drug ban. The price of a kilogram increased from $75 to $750 by 2023, even as poppy cultivation …
Surge in Afghanistan’s Opium Prices Post-Drug Ban Read More
Following the 2022 drug ban in Afghanistan, opium prices have soared tenfold to $750 per kilogram. Despite a decrease in seizures, organized crime profits from high opium prices have persisted. …
Opium Prices in Afghanistan Surge as Crime Syndicates Prosper Read More
Kenya advocates for gender-sensitive drug policies at the 2025 Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting in Vienna, emphasizing tailored rehabilitation programs addressing the unique challenges faced by women. Dr. Stephen Mairori …
Kenya Advocates for Gender-Sensitive Approaches in Global Drug Policies Read More
Kenya is actively promoting gender-sensitive drug policies at the 2025 Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting in Vienna. Dr. Stephen Mairori emphasized that women face greater consequences from substance abuse, advocating …
Kenya Advocates for Gender-Sensitive Drug Policies at Global Forum Read More
Rev. David Ugolor revealed that Nigeria lost nearly $40 billion to illicit financial flows between 2001 and 2010. He emphasized the need for stronger legal frameworks, transparency, and Civil Society …
Nigeria’s Losses from Illicit Financial Flows: Urgent Call for Action Read More
Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister Ali Akbar Pour Jamshidian has called for enhanced joint efforts between Iran and Afghanistan to combat narcotics. This plea comes in light of Afghanistan’s ban on …
Iran Calls for Enhanced Cooperation with Afghanistan to Combat Narcotics Read More