News (Media Awareness Project) - Afghanistan: Afghan Province To Combat Poppy Growing |
| Title: | Afghanistan: Afghan Province To Combat Poppy Growing |
| Published On: | 2002-10-16 |
| Source: | Japan Today (Japan) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-21 22:20:27 |
AFGHAN PROVINCE TO COMBAT POPPY GROWING
ISLAMABAD -- Authorities in Hilmand Province in southwestern Afghanistan
have established a special force of 300 to keep a check on opium poppy
cultivation in the province, Afghan Islamic Press (AIP) reported Tuesday.
The Pakistan-based news agency quoted a spokesman from the provincial
governor as contradicting reports that poppy cultivation has reappeared in
the province, adding the special 300-strong force has been established to
eradicate poppy cultivation.
ISLAMABAD -- Authorities in Hilmand Province in southwestern Afghanistan
have established a special force of 300 to keep a check on opium poppy
cultivation in the province, Afghan Islamic Press (AIP) reported Tuesday.
The Pakistan-based news agency quoted a spokesman from the provincial
governor as contradicting reports that poppy cultivation has reappeared in
the province, adding the special 300-strong force has been established to
eradicate poppy cultivation.
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