VOICED : Afghans revel in bountiful opium harvest

The video discusses the economic and social aspects of the poppy harvest season in Afghanistan. It highlights the challenges faced by laborers who migrate for work, the economic reliance on poppy farming due to water scarcity, and the social celebrations during the harvest. Despite international efforts to eradicate poppy cultivation, Afghanistan remains a major opium producer. The video also touches on the complexities of negotiating alternatives to poppy farming to prevent support for the Taliban.

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