The Ministry of Interior of Afghanistan has strongly refuted a recent United Nations report alleging an increase in drug cultivation and production across the country.

In an official statement on X, the ministry dismissed the claims as baseless and reiterated the Islamic Emirate’s commitment to eradicating drug production. “Drugs are a destructive and prohibited phenomenon under Islamic law. Guided by the decree of the leadership, the Islamic Emirate has placed combating this issue at the forefront of its agenda. Recent assessments indicate a marked reduction in drug cultivation and production over the past year, in stark contrast to previous years,” the statement highlighted.

The ministry also criticized the international community’s inaction, emphasizing the lack of meaningful support for Afghanistan’s efforts. “Despite expectations for assistance in eradicating this menace and providing alternative livelihoods for farmers, no tangible cooperation has been extended by countries or organizations,” the statement added. (ILKHA)