Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top opium producer
Myanmar produced an estimated 1,080 metric tonnes of opium in 2023, surpassing Afghanistan, according to a UNODC report released on 12 December 2023.
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Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsMyanmar produced an estimated 1,080 metric tonnes of opium in 2023, surpassing Afghanistan, according to a UNODC report released on 12 December 2023.