Thread by @ObaidullaBaheer

As per the decree of the #Taliban leadership, #poppy cultivation has been banned. I remember a statement by them saying they would not do so until an alternative was found for those growing it. Many have tried before and it only led to more black market activity 1/

There were spikes in insurgency every time local bans were implemented on the #poppy industry of #Afghanistan. The #Taliban would have to make sure they have the capacity to implement the ban and not have it lead to further poverty. 2/

Note that if the #Taliban think they have the structure and ability to implement this ban then they have the ability to regulate the #poppy crop as well.