PM:02:56:13/12/2025
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The Federation of Civil Society Organization (FCSO) said the process of delivering aid to residents of Chamchamal has been influenced by party conflicts and political propaganda, limiting its impact on reducing the effects of the recent floods.
In a statement issued on Saturday, December 13, 2025, the federation said the floods in Chamchamal exposed a lack of basic services needed to deal with disasters and emergencies, including debris removal, rescue operations, and clean-up efforts.
The federation questioned the role of civil defense forces, noting that they are trained for such situations and should be equipped to respond effectively. It added that municipalities should have borne greater responsibility in managing the aftermath of the disaster.
The statement also pointed out that although the region holds some of the largest natural gas reserves in Iraq and supplies gas to both federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, it remains deprived of basic services, leaving many residents vulnerable.
"Unfortunately, the delivery of aid has fallen under the influence of party rivalry and political propaganda,” the federation said, adding that instead of coordinated institutional and government action, officials and parties distributed aid in a scattered manner for publicity purposes, with little real impact on alleviating the crisis.