Clashes and protest in Badakhshan province after Taliban poppy clearance
The incident marked the second clash between farmers and the Taliban over poppy eradication enforcement, after a similar incident occurred in Nangarhar in April.
Poppy eradication sparks clashes between Taliban and locals in Nangarhar
The economic impact of poppy eradication on local communities, and the lack of alternative forms of income, have the potential to spark confrontations.
