In pictures: Iraqi election views

Muhanad Salman (right) 38, civil servant

"We all have to participate and play a role in these great democratic elections. We will never defeat terrorism if we keep hiding in our homes.

"When we had elections before, it was a big joke. Now there are many parties and many choices. It is like a real election anywhere in the world, where the right people become the ministers not the president's brother."