Myanmar opium cultivation hit highest level in a decade, UN report says
Published on: Dec. 4, 2025, 4 a.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 : Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar surged to its highest level in a decade this year as the nation engaged in a civil war remains one of the world’s primary suppliers of illicit drugs, according to a United Nations survey. The growth solidifies Myanmar’s position as the world’s main known source of illicit opium, especially following sharp declines in production in Afghanistan after the ruling Taliban imposed a ban following their 2021 takeover. The Myanmar Opium […]
