Vigil for Esha

The good news of Esha's release has faded a bit. Although the Cal-State Northridge student is no longer in jail, the Iranian government will not permit her to leave the country and fly back to the United States. Esha must stand before a political tribunal on the charge of acting ‘against national security’ and ‘propagating against the Islamic Republic.’ Her father told the Los Angeles Times that he posted $200,000 bail for her release.

Esha is an inspiration. Displaying courage and passion for Women's Issues, she assumed great risk to expand her education. Esha should be commended for trying to bridge the cultural gap between Americans and Iranians and spreading awareness about her home country.

Students at Cal-State Northridge gathered for a vigil last night to celebrate her release...in the hopes she will be permitted to return home soon.

Please see the For-Esha Blogspot for more information.


Video from the Los Angeles Daily News.