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.
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Greece:
Andrew Brunson was mentioned as a pastor who was helped to return to the U.S. after being imprisoned in Turkey.
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Greece:
Andrew Brunson was a detained pastor who was helped to return to the U.S. after a request from Thomas Barak.
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United States:
Trump highlighted that he and Erdogan had 'worked together closely on numerous things,' including the return of American pastor Andrew Brunson.
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Ukraine:
Donald Trump mentioned that he was able to secure the release of Andrew Brunson, who was detained in Turkey.
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