Threats have been made towards the British Government over its decision to ban the so called 'legal-high' Khat.

Threats have been made towards the British Government over its decision to ban the so called 'legal-high' Khat.

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The video discusses the impending ban on khat in the UK, a plant chewed by some Somali and Yemeni communities. The ban aims to prevent the UK from becoming a trafficking hub, despite the Drug Advisory Council's stance that khat is not harmful. Economic impacts include the loss of a £14 million import market. Cultural and legal challenges arise, with opposition from Kenya and local communities. International tensions are highlighted, with threats of military action from Kenya. Social consequences include potential shifts to alcohol or religious sects among users.

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What arguments are presented by those opposing the ban on khat?

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What does the representative of the Mirror Tribe of Cat farmers in Kenya mean by calling the impending ban a 'declaration of war'?

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