Tens of Thousands of Drug Arrests Reported in Sri Lanka Since December
Why it matters: - Sri Lanka has launched a crackdown on the drug trade, resulting in thousands of arrests in ...
Tag: United Nations
Cannabis Still the World’s Most Used Substance, UN Report Says
Why it matters: The United Nations' annual "World Drug Report" for 2023 reveals that drug use remains high worldwide, with ...
Myanmar Surpasses Afghanistan as World’s Largest Opium Producer
Why it matters: The article highlights the shift in opium production from Afghanistan to Myanmar. Myanmar has now become the ...
Afghan Poppy Harvest Down 95% After Taliban Opium Ban
Why it matters: The United Nations has reported that Afghan poppy farmers have lost 95% of their opium supply, resulting ...
UN Report Calls for Drug Policies That Protect Human Rights, Reduce Harm
Why it matters: The UN Human Rights Council has published a report calling on member states to shift their approach ...
Colombia Breaks Coca Cultivation Record, UN Report Finds
Why it matters: Colombia has set a new record for cultivating the coca leaf and producing cocaine, according to a ...
Black Market Thrives in Morocco’s Rif Mountains
Why it matters: Morocco, known as the world's largest producer of cannabis resin, is facing challenges as it tries to ...
