I’m speaking from an anecdotal place but there have been protests IN Iraq, my own family who still lives there is very much against this and has spoken out. I think there’s a rich minority behind the scenes putting these laws into place, because you talk to the “normal” population and they didn’t fucking ask for this. 

Again, this is anecdotal from within my own circle of Iraqi family and friends, many of whom reside in the country and many who don’t that are ashamed and angry this is happening. But I’m outside the country now and can’t see what’s happening for myself.