On 24 December 2009 she was detained in a large crack-down of Kurdish politicians.

Kurdish politicians, human-rights activists, journalists, teachers and other members of intelligentsia were among the victims.

This move received support from Kurdish politicians and human rights groups.

Other Kurdish politicians, however, have distanced themselves from guerrilla violence.

Kurdish politicians shamefully put their own power feuds above the desire of ordinary Kurds to live free.

The ayatollah appeared to be putting pressure on Kurdish politicians.

Kurdish politicians were represented in the Iraqi governing council.

Several Kurdish politicians have said they may soon try to start new pro-Kurdish parties.

The clash reflects the sudden worsening of relations between Kurdish politicians and the government.

He warned that arresting Kurdish politicians could lead to a resumption of the dormant civil war.