The policy of economic sanctions as a way to force migration of villagers and its influence on Iraqi Kurdistan (1985-1990)

Abstract

The economy significantly influences individuals who strive to attain well-being through a strong economy. To achieve this, individuals frequently contemplate relocation as a viable choice, particularly when the poor economic conditions are linked to political authority. This study aims to emphasize the economic embargo imposed by the Ba'ath government on rural people in South Kurdistan, as well as its consequences and its role in compelling the population of the besieged area to move during the period of 1985-1991. An intense struggle has arisen between the Iraqi government and Kurdish political parties in southern Kurdistan. The Iraqi government views the villagers as the primary factor contributing to the continuation of the Kurdish revolution. Consequently, the banned communities were subjected to a rigorous economic blockade with the intention of compelling the residents to abandon their villages. The main question of this study is what the government meant by imposing economic sanctions on the villagers, and whether this siege has influenced the movement of residents and the evacuation of villages. What is the economic impact of population migration on the migrant population? This research aims to address these concerns by em