Ruling Party Intimidates Civil Servants Ahead of Elections

According to a document obtained by Kurdfile, civil servants in a hospital group in Soran district are being pressured by ruling party officials to collect their voting cards within three days, without any explanation given. The document states, “Anyone who does not bring it will be held responsible,” indicating an implicit threat against those who do not comply.

This move is seen as part of the ruling party’s broader strategy to manipulate the upcoming elections, driven by fears of losing public support. The party appears to be using threats and intimidation to coerce civil servants into voting for them. With Baghdad overseeing this election, the demand for voting cards is viewed as an unnecessary measure, serving only to instill fear among the electorate.

Kurdfile notes that this is not an isolated incident. In previous elections, both the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) have employed various tactics to intimidate and coerce voters, undermining the democratic process in the region.