The Kurdistan Region between national concern and uncontrolled domination

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Soran Ghafar – Activist

As an activist, today I cannot simply stand by and watch the situation my country is in. I am here to speak as an independent voice, to tell the truth as it is, not as the authorities want to present it. As a young person of this nation, I feel the dangers that have placed all of our future on an uncertain edge.

Here, I present five main points:

First: The leadership crisis:
The absence of a true leader has put the Kurdistan Region in serious danger. People have lost trust in the main parties, and even the opposition has become an extension of those in power, used whenever it suits them. We have seen how, due to political mistakes, half of the region’s territory was handed over to militias. Without a national leader, even what remains will be lost.

Second: Suppression of freedom of expression
Freedom is in a very bad state. Independent voices are silenced, and people are afraid to demand their rights. To silence dissent, authorities resort to imprisonment, torture, and even killing and sexual violence. Anyone who writes even a simple comment risks being pursued and arrested.

Third: Party forces instead of national forces

Armed forces should be national and under government oversight, not tools to protect personal interests and party conflicts. For years, allies have called for unifying the Peshmerga forces, but the parties refuse, because what exists now is essentially a lawless militia rather than a national army.

Fourth: Looting of revenues and youth migration
The country’s revenues are unclear due to a lack of transparency and a fair system. Kurdistan is rich, but employees pay the price for corruption and poor governance. The lack of planning and job opportunities has forced our youth to leave the country and head to Europe. This is the greatest social disaster, and its result will be the collapse of the region’s structure.

Fifth: Problems in the governance system
The absence of a modern system has paralyzed all aspects of life. If we continue like this, we will not only lose revenue, but also our land and identity.