In Iraq, the ongoing salary crisis in the Kurdistan Region is now a major flashpoint. Mithal al-Alusi, a well-known Iraqi politician, recently condemned the decision to suspend salary payments. He called it a dangerous political mistake in Iraq that risks national stability.
Additionally, Al-Alusi criticized the Federal Ministry of Finance for halting salaries. Mithal al-Alusi said the move violates Iraq’s constitution and government agreement. He warned that such decisions undermine the cabinet’s unity and create chaos.
Therefore, he rejected the Ministry’s justification based on internal estimations. According to him, individual judgments cannot decide the livelihoods of millions. “One person cannot decide what the Kurdish people deserve,” he said.
Additionally, Al-Alusi reminded the public that the crisis started in 2014. It continues today due to deep-rooted political and sectarian failures. He blamed shifting alliances and power struggles for blocking real solutions.
“This crisis has lasted through many governments,” he explained. “Cutting salaries now is a grave mistake, especially during religious days.” He believes this harms trust and widens the national divide.
Moreover, comparing the crisis to the suffering in Gaza, al-Alusi drew attention to a double standard. “Baghdad condemns others for similar actions,” he said. “Yet they now do the same to their own people.” He described it as a dangerous political mistake in Iraq, repeating his concern.
Mithal al-Alusi also suggested foreign interference. He accused unnamed neighboring countries of using salary payments as a tool to pressure the government. With elections approaching, he warned this tactic could provoke civil unrest.
Al-Alusi called for U.S. involvement, noting that Iraq’s oil revenues are under American oversight. “If the U.S. President doesn’t approve spending, no oil money reaches Iraq,” he said. He urged direct transfers of Kurdistan’s share to avoid manipulation.
He concluded by attacking centralism in Baghdad. “What we have is not federalism. It’s authoritarianism driven by ideology,” he declared. He asked why the same measures weren’t taken against other political factions.
In conclusion, he expressed faith in Kurdish leaders and their resilience. However, he warned that replacing federalism with a theocratic regime would destroy Iraq’s diversity. Once again, he labeled the move as a dangerous political mistake in Iraq.