Azim Yacan was born in 1980 in Hakkari. He was elected mayor of Ipekyolu district of Van province in the local elections of March 31, 2019 with a total of 76,372 votes and with a score of 54.47%. Yacan was arrested in Van on November 11, 2019 for allegations of "belonging to a terrorist organization" and "financing the terrorist organization". At his last hearing in May 2020, the sentence imposed on Yacan was confirmed at 6 months and 3 years. Azim Yacan is the father of 5 children.