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A report on Farzaneh Ghasemi’s situation since her arrest
Farzaneh Ghasemi has been detained in Evin prison since February 10, 2010 where she is subject to constant interrogation and pressure.
Reporters and Human Rights Activists News Agency (RAHANA) - In the early hours of February 10th, two young officers accompanied by a middle-aged agent rang the door bell of Farzaneh Ghasemi’s house.
They first used a car parked in the alley as an excuse to enter the house. When their trick failed to work, they entered the house using force.
Based on the report by RAHANA, the agents were carrying a search warrant, which according to them was general enough to justify the search and seizure of all Iranians, and, as they put it, all the domiciles “from the beginning to the end of the street.”
The agents first started by asking for “Firoozeh.” After checking everybody’s identification card, they realized the person they were after is named Farzaneh.
After searching the house, the agents confiscated a series of items including Farzaneh’s Iranian and Canadian passport (she had used the latter for a trip to Beirut to attend a conference on architecture), two laptops, a camera memory card, and several music CDs.
Since her arrest, Farzaneh’s family received three brief phone calls from her, and visited her once at Evin prison. During all the contacts, Farzaneh stated that she was well. Despite her family’s repeated trips to the courthouse and prosecution’s office, and a series of written requests, they have not received any response regarding the charges.
Based on the report RAHANA has received, Farzaneh is in high spirits, but she is still subject to long and harsh interrogations and pressure.
Farzaneh’s academic and professional background and achievements have always been a source of pride for her family and friends. She completed her high school in Farzanegan Secondary (school for talented and gifted Students). She accomplished the fourth highest mark in the national university entrance exam (Konkoor) in the field of fine arts, and was consequently admitted to the school of Industrial Design of the University of Tehran’s faculty of fine arts.
Farzaneh then moved to Vancouver to continue her education at the University of British Columbia. She graduated with a master’s in architecture and design.
Like all young and concerned youth, Farzaneh was interested in the development and destiny of Iran and Iranians, and was actively engaged in peaceful activities that would contribute to the progress and advancement of the country.
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