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UN reports rise in use of heroin and methamphetamine in Afghanistan
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has reported that while traditional use of cannabis and opium in Afghanistan is decreasing, the consumption of high-risk drugs such as heroin and methamphetamine is on the rise.
The agency said in a report that the total national number of people engaging in high-risk drug use was estimated to be approximately 27,000 (24,330 men and 2,670 women). Additionally, the estimated total number of children under 15 years old using drugs was 2,150.
Compared to the general population, people engaging in high-risk drug use had a lower socio-economic status. Half of them reported having no formal education, and more than one-fifth of hotspot respondents reported experiencing homelessness.
The report also mentioned that about 8% of respondents stated they had used injectable drugs, and more than 75% of those users shared needles, which increases the risk of disease transmission.
The Islamic Emirate, however, reiterates that it has taken a tough stance against drugs since taking over the country in August 2021.
Abdul Matin Qani, the Interior Ministry’ spokesman, said that 98,000 operations were carried out over the past four years, as a result of which 38,000 hectares of opium crops were destroyed.
Additionally, more than 20,000 drug factories and 8,500 tons of narcotics were destroyed.
Qani said that around 28,000 people have been arrested on charges of smuggling, adding that more than 150,000 drug addicts have been rounded up for rehabilitation.
He said that drug levels in Afghanistan has reached zero, and only some modern types of drugs are being smuggled from regional countries and some European countries.
Sadin Ayyıldız, the new head of Turkey’s diplomatic mission in Kabul, met in an introductory visit with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to discuss the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ayyıldız described relations between Afghanistan and Turkey as positive and emphasized the expansion of cooperation in economic and health fields, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Muttaqi also wished Ayyildiz success, described Turkey as a close friend of Afghanistan, and assessed bilateral relations as being on a path of progress.
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Afghan, Indonesian sports officials discuss expanding cooperation
Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
Ahmadullah Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s National Olympic and Physical Education Committee, met Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Taufiq Hidayat, during an official visit to Indonesia held alongside the Asian Cup competitions.
The talks focused on strengthening sports cooperation, including improving access for Afghan athletes living in Indonesia to local leagues and training camps.
Hidayat described the meeting as a positive step toward closer sporting ties and stressed the need for continued engagement.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Indonesia, Saadullah Baloch, also attended the meeting, highlighting the role of sports diplomacy in bilateral relations. Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
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UNAMA: Afghanistan ranks among highest for explosive ordnance casualties
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that Afghanistan is the world’s third most affected country in terms of casualties from explosive ordnance, with landmines and unexploded remnants of war still widespread.
UNAMA said children account for around 80 percent of victims, many of whom are injured or killed while playing near unexploded devices.
The mission reaffirmed its support for funding NGOs involved in mine clearance and community awareness, noting that these groups work daily to remove deadly remnants of conflict and educate communities about the risks.
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
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