Musician Aracı is a member of activist collective and band Grup Yorum who plays the flute and kaval. The band has angered Turkish authorities and members face serious threats. Aracı was arrested in June 2019, and released in September 2020, but rearrested and released the following month. He was again arrested in October 2023 and sentenced to 12 years and 9 months in prison in August 2024. He is currently imprisoned and was on an indefinite hunger strike as of March 2025.
Ali Aracı
Is case active: Yes
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned