Varan, a member of the activist collective and band Grup Yorum, has faced repeated arrests due to the band’s critical songs, which have angered the Turkish government. She has been detained multiple times during raids on the band’s cultural center and released conditionally, often after months in custody. Most recently, Varan was detained in February 2024 along with other members of the collective.
Bergün Varan
Is case active: Yes
Country:Türkiye
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Female
Status:Detained