Fears of new curfew as census continues
Fears of new curfew as census continues
2024-11-22
As the census process continues until December 10, for the purpose of verifying information, citizens are wondering whether a new curfew will be imposed. Some citizens believe that imposing a curfew again may help organize the process and ensure the accuracy of data, especially in densely populated areas or areas that may face logistical challenges. This measure may also help reduce movement and ensure that families are at home during field teams’ visits to complete the remainder of the census.
Others, however, have expressed concerns that imposing a lockdown could disrupt daily life and cause economic damage, especially to workers and day-to-day business owners. Some believe that other measures, such as setting specific times or staggering work, may be a better alternative.
Therefore, experts have suggested using technology in the census, such as recording data via mobile phone applications, which reduces the need to impose restrictions on movement, or dividing the work into stages so that the census can be implemented over multiple time periods to reduce pressure on executive bodies and residents. The government has not confirmed that there will be no curfew imposed on the census in the future.
While the census is a crucial step towards sustainable development in Iraq, re-imposing a curfew remains a decision that requires a balance between ensuring the accuracy of the data and minimizing the impact on people’s lives.
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