By Aryn Baker The illegal amphetamine, used across the Middle East, became Syria’s biggest export during its 13-year civil war. Source: The New York Times Category: Smuggling, Drug Abuse and Traffic, Defense and Military Forces, Syrian Army, Assad, Bashar al-, Middle East, Syria, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Amphetamines
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By Shawn Paik Rebel fighters found stockpiles of addictive pills, some hidden in fruit or furniture and ready for export as part of the Assad regime’s illegal drug operation. Source: The New York Times Category: Drug Abuse and Traffic, Factories and Manufacturing, International Trade and World Market, Stockpiling, Containers and Packaging, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Syria
By Azam Ahmed and Bryan Denton The United States killed its own allies, sabotaging itself in a part of Afghanistan where it never needed to be. Source: The New York Times Category: Afghanistan War (2001- ), Afghanistan, Nuristan Province (Afghanistan), Wanat (Afghanistan), Military Bases and Installations, United States Defense and Military Forces, Taliban, Terrorism, Civilian […]