In pictures: Iraqis react to handover

Haifa Magid, 55
Housewife

"It is a good thing for Iraqis to be ruled by Iraqis. The new government are our sons and they know our history and our suffering for the past 35 years.

"I have some fears because there are many terrorists in the country. We need the Iraqi authorities to capture all the terrorists.

"The Iraqi people deserve security, stability, affordable housing and good salaries.

"Even if Saddam has a trial, he is finished!"