Myanmar tops world opium production as military rule fuels drug economy, UN report shows.

Myanmar has become the world's leading opium producer, according to a UN report, with cultivation levels reaching near-record highs since the military took control. Despite a slight 4% drop in cultivated hectares and yield, the country's opium economy remains robust, fueled by economic struggles and civil unrest. The report warns that uncertainties, including the impact of Afghanistan's drug ban, could further expand Myanmar's opium production.

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