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politics2 years ago

SIFF Cinema Downtown Reopens with 'Wonka' Screening

The trial of three Tacoma police officers charged with killing Manuel Ellis is expected to go to jury deliberations today; Seattle's Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program warns it will reach its capacity for serving new diversion cases by May 2024; House Republicans pass a bill to formalize their impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden; the Senate passes a defense bill authorizing $886 billion in national defense spending; Israeli forces kill eight Palestinians in the West Bank, sparking concerns of ethnic cleansing; Governor Jay Inslee unveils a $70.9 billion operating budget for Washington state; the richest neighborhoods in King County are identified as Laurelhurst, Clyde Hill, west Bellevue, east Sammamish, North Redmond, and Mercer Island, while the poorest areas are U-District, CID/Yesler Terrace, and North Auburn; the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce reveals it tried to get Mayor Bruce Harrell to veto a tax increase to fund mental health counselors for Seattle Public Schools; conservative billionaire Brian Heywood launches six initiatives to make Washington's tax structure more hostile to working families; and the Cinerama theater in Seattle reopens as SIFF Cinema Downtown.

via The Stranger|
#defense-bill#drug-ban#impeachment-inquiry
law-and-crime-prevention2 years ago

"UN Survey Reveals 95% Decline in Opium Cultivation in Afghanistan"

Opium cultivation in Afghanistan has decreased by 95% since the imposition of a drug ban, according to a UN survey. The supply of opium fell from 6,200 tons in 2022 to 333 tons in 2023, with a corresponding decline in the area under cultivation. While this presents an opportunity to combat the illicit opium market, it also has immediate humanitarian consequences for rural communities that relied on opium income. The UNODC emphasizes the need for alternative development support and investment in sustainable livelihoods. Treatment options for opiate use disorders are limited, and there is a risk of increased trafficking and use of harmful alternatives like fentanyl.

via UN News|
#afghanistan#alternative-development-support#drug-ban
world2 years ago

Taliban's Drug Ban in Afghanistan Leads to 95% Drop in Opium Supply

Opium production in Afghanistan has plummeted by 95% since the Taliban banned poppy cultivation in April 2022, according to a UN report. Poppy cultivation dropped from 233,000 hectares to 10,800 hectares, and opium production decreased from 6,200 tons to 333 tons in 2023. Farmer's incomes have fallen by 92%, raising concerns about the impact on vulnerable rural communities. The UNODC warned of the potential for people involved in the opium industry to turn to other illegal activities. The ban on poppy cultivation could worsen the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, which has been exacerbated by the Taliban takeover and a drop in international aid deliveries.

via DW (English)|
#afghanistan#drug-ban#opium-production