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To: The Philosopher who wrote (6760)	2/10/2004 11:51:01 AM
From: TigerPaw	Respond to of 20773

and what we're doing on Iraq. Just like we are doing in Afganistan. scoop.co.nz <font color=navy>A survey released by UNODC in October showed that Afghanistan's estimated opium production rose 6 per cent last year from 3,400 tons to 3,600 tons. Opium is now cultivated in 28 of the country's 32 provinces, up from 18 provinces in 1999. A more recent survey of Afghan farmers' intentions for 2004 has revealed that the area under opium poppy cultivation could increase further this year. Already about 1.7 million Afghans, or 7 per cent of the population, are thought to be involved in the industry. </font> Now there's a country on the mend. TP