Voices They Couldn’t Silence: Standing Against Corruption in Iraq & Kurdistan

Why I Speak Out

I was born in Diyala Province, Iraq. It’s a place with a lot of history, but it’s also full of corruption and unfair treatment because of religion and politics.

The Iraqi government has never cared about its people. And the Kurdish leaders who say they’re independent? They’re just as bad. They help their friends and family while ignoring everyone else. They pretend to fight for freedom, but they’re really part of the same broken system.

Ever since I left Iraq, I’ve been speaking out against these governments. They hurt people just to stay in power.

I don’t represent any political party or tribe. I speak for the people who’ve been silenced. The ones who got arrested, tortured, or just vanished because they dared to speak up. These governments act like they’re democratic, but they’re really just dictators in disguise.

The Truth About Iraq’s Corrupt Government

Let me tell you the truth about Iraq. The government doesn’t care about its people. It never has. The politicians are just puppets, some for Iran, some for America, but none for the Iraqi people. They get rich while everyone else suffers. Hospitals don’t have medicine, schools are broken, and people work for months without getting paid. Meanwhile, the politicians steal millions, and nobody stops them.

The real power in Iraq isn’t the government, it’s the militias. They control everything with violence and fear. If you speak out against them, you disappear. People are too scared to protest because they know what happens to those who do. The government pretends to be in charge, but everyone knows the militias call the shots.

The Kurdish Lie

Now let’s talk about Kurdistan. People think it’s better there, but it’s not. The Kurdish leaders Barzani, Talabani, and their families act like they’re fighting for freedom, but they’re just another mafia. They arrest journalists who criticise them. They shoot protesters. They even punish families if someone speaks out.

I’ve seen it myself. Students get thrown in jail just for posting on Facebook. News channels get shut down if they tell the truth. The Kurdish government bans any opposition, then acts like it’s the good guys. They use Kurdish pride to control people, but they don’t care about Kurds; they only care about power.

I left Iraq, but I won’t forget what happened there. And I won’t stop telling the truth. The people deserve better than this. They deserve leaders who care, not thieves and killers. Until that happens, I’ll keep speaking up, no matter what.

How I Fight for Justice

Since 2016, I've been using my voice to expose the truth about Iraq and Kurdistan. Here's what I do:

1. Social Media Activism
Every day, I post on Facebook and Instagram about:

• Corrupt politicians stealing from the people

• Innocent citizens being arrested or killed

• The reality of life under these oppressive governments
  I make sure the world sees what they try to hide.

2. Protesting in the UK
I don't just talk online - I take action:

• Organise demonstrations in Birmingham and other cities

• Join other activists to demand change

• Speak at rallies to keep attention on Iraq's crisis
  We make noise so they can't ignore us.

3. Writing the Truth
I research and write about:

• Specific victims of government violence

• How the system is designed to keep people poor and powerless

• The lies politicians tell to stay in control
  My articles put names and faces to the suffering.

Why This Matters
Most people are too scared to speak up. Those who do often disappear. That's why I use my freedom abroad to fight for those who can't.

Every post, every protest, every article is another crack in their wall of lies. I won't stop until there's real justice for my people.

My Activism

🟨 My Activism

I started speaking out because I was tired of watching people suffer while corrupt leaders stayed in power. I couldn’t just sit back and say nothing. Even though I’m not living in Iraq anymore, I still feel close to the people and the struggles they face. I want others to see what’s going on.

Since moving to the UK, I’ve been using my voice online and in public to speak against both the Iraqi and Kurdish governments. They pretend to care about democracy but silence anyone criticising them. They use fear, money, and control to keep people quiet. That only pushes me to speak louder.

🗣️ What I’ve Been Doing

• I use social media to share the truth about Iraq and Kurdistan that the news often leaves out.

• I go to protests in the UK and stand with others who want justice and freedom.

• I post stories, videos, and news clips that show what people are facing.

• I talk with other activists, students, and journalists to support each other and keep people informed.

📱 Social Media Is My Voice

Social media isn’t just for jokes or fun. I use it as a tool to fight back.
I post about:

• Protests being attacked

• Journalists being jailed

• Government corruption

• Kurdish leaders who block free speech

I’ve been reported and threatened online, but I don’t stop. If they are trying to silence me, it means my voice matters.

📸 Taking Action

I don’t just post online; I show up in person. I have participated in marches, held signs, and shouted slogans in front of embassies. I’ve stood with people who lost everything because of these governments.

This isn’t for attention. I do it because I care and because someone needs to speak up.

✊ Why It Matters

Leaders in Iraq and Kurdistan want people like me to stay quiet. They want young Kurds to believe we can’t change anything. But they are wrong.

We have a voice. And when we use it together, we are stronger than any regime.