Dozens of Officers Illegally Promoted in KRG’s Gorran Movement Scandal
Sartip Jawhar
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) faces criticism for illegally promoting dozens of officers and retired personnel at the request of the Gorran Movement, sparking outrage and demands for an investigation.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is embroiled in controversy following the illegal promotion of 186 officers and retired ranks, including dozens of brigadiers, colonels, and other military officials. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani approved these promotions under the guise of “correction,” raising serious concerns about the adherence to legal and ethical standards.
According to a reliable source, these promotions were requested by the Gorran Movement, specifically benefiting officers and ranks affiliated with the movement. Some of these individuals were previously part of the Peshmerga forces. The Gorran Movement, which currently holds the Ministry of Finance in the Kurdistan Regional Government, has yet to provide a necessary explanation for these actions.
This situation undermines the Reform Law No. 2 of 2020, which was enacted to address and eliminate excesses within the KRG authorities. The law aimed to ensure fair and lawful practices, but these recent promotions appear to contradict its very purpose.
Critics argue that the prosecutor general must investigate the government’s illegal actions and file a complaint against the decision. The KRG’s forces remain deeply divided along party lines, with each faction prioritizing its own interests over peace and security in the region. As a result, Kurdistan continues to grapple with the challenges of dictatorship and party domination.
Kurdfile reports that these actions highlight a persistent issue in Kurdistan: the manipulation of military and governmental positions for political gain. The promotion scandal not only erodes public trust but also jeopardizes the integrity of the region’s military institutions.
Author Profile
- Diyar Harki is an independent investigative journalist and human rights advocate. As a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), he focuses on exposing corruption and human rights abuses in Kurdistan and Iraq. He voluntarily contributes to Kurdfile Media.
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