The American Center for Law and Justice is asking the United Nations and the international community to help call for the release of American Pastor Andrew Brunson.
Turkey
More than 30,000 Syrians Displaced in Latest Offensive
A United Nations official reports that more than 30,000 people have left their homes in the wake of the latest round of air and ground attacks by the Syrian government. President Bashar al-Assad’s regime began the assault to recover Idlib and surrounding areas in northwest Syria, the only areas that remain under rebel control.
1,700-Year-Old Church Unearthed in Turkish Lake; Was This the Site of the Council of Nicaea?
Archaeologists exploring a lake in Turkey have discovered a 1,700-year-old Christian church that may have been the location of the landmark Council of Nicaea, which was held in 325 B.C. and affirmed the deity of Christ.
Turkey Economy ‘Tanking’ amid Trump Sanctions over Jailed U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson
Shots were fired at the U.S. embassy in Turkey Monday amid escalating tensions between the two countries over an American pastor.
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.
