24/02/2010
Elham Ahsani, a university student, was arrested on Tuesday 9 February 2010 at her home by the Islamic Regime’s secret service in Teheran. The reason for her arrest is not known, although it may be connected to the recent protests against the Islamic regime in Iran. Elham was initially arrested along with her brother Nader Ahsani, but Nader was among the 28 prisoners who were released on 21 February 2010; The continuous demonstrations of 700 families of political prisoners in front of the Evin Prison forced the regime to free 28 prisoners.
Initially, Elham’s family were not told of her whereabouts, but under the pressure, the prison authorities claimed that Elham is held in the Evin prison. While in prison, she is under an immense physical and mental pressure, and hasn’t been allowed to see her family.
Campaign to Free Political Prisoners in Iran (CFPPI) is concerned about the life and the safety of Elham Ahsani . The Islamic Regime of Iran must release Elham, and all other political prisoners.
We call on all human rights organisations and concerned individuals to send a protest letter and demand an immediate and unconditional release of Elham Ahsani.
Campaign to Free Political Prisoners in Iran (CFPPI)