Clare – Dinar Guru Article: “US State Department to Alwan News: The selection of the Interior and Defense Ministers in al-Zaydi’s government must be free from sectarian quotas” Quote: “The US State Department confirmed to Alwan News that the selection of the Ministers of Interior and Defense in the Iraqi government must be based on criteria of competence, professionalism, integrity and independence, far removed from any political or partisan loyalties.“