Khat is a Narcotic Leaf Chewed by Millions in Somalia

NAIROBI, Kenya, Khat farmers and traders are seeking to expand beyond their traditional Somali chewing markets to make a foray into China, they said in a statement Friday.

Khat -- or "miraa" as it is sometimes referred to -- is a mild narcotic leaf chewed by millions in Somalia but a controlled substance in many countries.

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