A video recently circulated on social media shows that during the eradication of opium poppy cultivation in Badakhshan province, schoolchildren were used to pull up poppy plants. In the footage, several young children can be seen working in the fields with their bare hands, without the use of proper tools.
This issue has sparked widespread reactions among social media users and activists. Some critics have stated that involving children in such activities violates basic educational principles and fundamental child rights.
Social activists emphasize that the proper place for students is in educational settings and classrooms, and their participation in fieldwork can have negative consequences on their physical and mental health.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
