China Vows to Intensify Drug War
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Chinese officials have called for an intensification of counter-narcotic efforts, after months of strengthening the country’s international drug control ties…
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Palestinians in Gaza Self-Medicating Trauma with Illegal Opioids
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For the first time, two men have been sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Gaza. This comes amid an…
Rodrigo Duterte relaunches Philippine drug war despite calls for investigation
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to continue his “war on drugs” in spite of growing calls for an investigation into his…
The Danger of Singapore’s “Harm Prevention” Approach to Drugs
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As dawn broke on November 18, 2016, Chijioke Stephen Obioha – a 31 year-old chemistry graduate and aspiring football player…
Progressive Changes in Newly-Proposed EU Action Plan on Drugs
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The European Commission (EC) has proposed a new counter-narcotic plan for the European Union, which includes several seemingly progressive changes.…
Paraguay’s Indigenous Communities Suffering Amid Cannabis Conflict
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The illegality of Paraguay’s cannabis trade is fuelling violence in the country, with indigenous communities facing some of the worst…
Huge Drug Trafficking Raids Across Turkey Amid Terrorism Fears
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Numerous drug raids have taken place across Turkey this month, including a large-scale anti-trafficking operation in Ankara, as authorities warn…
Tanzania Authorities Split Over Crackdown on People Who Use Drugs
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Tanzanian authorities claim to be intensifying their crack down on the illegal drug trade, but critics – including some in…
Meth Misuse and Production on the Rise in Iraq
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Problematic methamphetamine use and production are on the rise in Iraq, and regional instability is preventing the state from responding…
Каждый третий житель КНДР – наркопотребитель?
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Наркопотребление в Северной Корее намного более распространено, чем было известно ранее – показали результаты исследования Южнокорейского научного центра. На семинаре…
Iran Executes 10 People for Drug Offences in One Week
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At least ten people were reportedly executed for drug offences in Iran last week, despite authorities having publicly questioned the…
International Coalition Intensifying Counter-Narcotic Efforts in Mediterranean
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The EU’s law enforcement agency, Europol, has publicised details of an ongoing strategic initiative countering drug trafficking in the Mediterranean:…