Shots were fired at the U.S. embassy in Turkey Monday amid escalating tensions between the two countries over an American pastor.
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Turkey Retaliates against Trump, Causing Setbacks for Pastor Brunson
A Turkish court freed several foreign prisoners Wednesday but rejected the latest appeal from Pastor Andrew Brunson to be released from house arrest.
U.S. Sanctions Turkish Officials to Protest American Pastor’s Detention
The Trump administration has sanctioned two high-level officials in Turkey for what it says is their role in the case of U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson, who faces terrorism-related charges.
Trump Threatens to Sanction Turkey Over Jailed Pastor
President Donald Trump demanded that Turkey immediately release Pastor Andrew Brunson from house arrest.
North Carolina Pastor Still Imprisoned in Turkey After Hearing
North Carolina pastor Andrew Brunson is still imprisoned in Turkey today, awaiting release after nearly two years. Brunson was sentenced to prison in October 2016, for the allegation that he was connected to a terror group that attempted to overthrow the Erdogan government that July. Brunson was thought to be released this week, however, his court hearing has been pushed back even further, to October 12.
America Ups the Ante over Pastor Brunson’s Detention
The American Charge d’Affaires in Ankara has said that Turkey’s continued detention of pastor Andrew Brunson on spying and terrorism-related charges is impeding US-Turkish relations.
Turkey Returns Confiscated Syriac Church Property Deeds
Syriac Orthodox Christians have welcomed the Turkish government’s return of 55 title deeds, representing nearly half of their ancient church properties in southeast Turkey, which had been confiscated by the state in recent years.
Imprisoned Pastor's Lawyer: Secret Witness Practice 'Absolutely Outlandish'
At the close of Turkey’s second trial hearing against US pastor Andrew Brunson, his lawyer has sharply protested the Izmir court’s reliance on secret prosecution witnesses against his client.
Turkey: Imprisoned American Pastor Andrew Brunson Could Face 35-Year Sentence
Andrew Brunson got his first day in a Turkish court today (16 April) to answer espionage charges. It will be three weeks until he gets his second.
US pastor Andrew Brunson Accused of Using Christianity as Part of a Terrorist Plot
A North Carolina pastor who has been jailed in Turkey will go on trial next month on charges he is a terrorist who used Christianity as his weapon.
