INTERNATIONAL — June 29, 2026
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Urges UN to Fairly Reflect Counter-Narcotics Efforts
Deputy Minister Sheikh Abdul Rahman Munir made the request during talks with UNODC head Polleak Ok Serei and sought practical support for alternative farmer livelihoods.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — 2 min read
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has urged the United Nations to accurately reflect its counter-narcotics achievements in the upcoming World Drug Report.
The request was made during a meeting between Deputy Minister for Counter-Narcotics Sheikh Abdul Rahman Munir and UNODC head Polleak Ok Serei.
Munir highlighted progress by security forces in operations against narcotics and called for greater UN support in providing alternative livelihoods for farmers instead of poppy cultivation.
Polleak Ok Serei stated that Afghanistan's counter-narcotics efforts would be reflected in the report in a fair and factual manner.
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