People’s Distrust of Government Institutions in the Kurdistan Region

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Sherwan Hassan – Activist

Over the past several years, the political and economic situation in the Kurdistan Region has led to a growing lack of public trust in government institutions. Many citizens feel that their voices and demands are not being heard, and that institutions are more focused on protecting private and partisan interests than serving the public.

One of the most important causes of this distrust is corruption and the lack of transparency. When people see public resources being misused and laws not being applied equally to everyone, their confidence in the system declines. Furthermore, delayed salaries, unemployment, and weak public services such as electricity, healthcare, and education further reinforce this sense of dissatisfaction.

On the other hand, political conflicts and divisions between parties have had a negative impact on people’s daily lives. Many citizens believe that important decisions are made according to political interests rather than the needs of the people. As a result, some young people have lost hope in the country’s future and are considering emigration.

Distrust in institutions poses a serious social risk because when citizens do not trust the government, social cooperation and unity become weaker. To address this problem, greater transparency is needed, laws must be enforced equally for everyone, and citizens’ rights must be protected. Only through these measures can public trust in institutions be restored.