Andrew Brunson

Andrew Brunson is an American pastor who gained international attention during his detention in Turkey from 2016 to 2018 on charges of terrorism and espionage, which he and the U.S. government denied. His arrest strained U.S.-Turkey relations, leading to significant diplomatic tensions. Following intense negotiations and advocacy from the U.S. government, he was released and returned to the United States, where he has continued to speak on issues of religious freedom and the plight of Christians in the Middle East.