Protests supporting and opposing the amendment of the Personal Status Law took place in Najaf province this evening. According to a video clip, "dozens led by religious men participated in rallies supporting the amendment of the Personal Status Law in Al-Twenty Square in Najaf, chanting phrases like 'Yes, yes to the amendment.'"
Conversely, "a protest was led by a group of women opposing the amendment to the Personal Status Law at the same location as the male supporters' demonstration." The amendment to the Personal Status Law has sparked widespread controversy in Iraqi streets, with supporters and opponents voicing their opinions. The Iraqi Parliament has completed the first reading of the law, awaiting the second reading and a vote on it.
