New hope for the release of the US pastor imprisoned in Turkey
New hope for the release of the US pastor imprisoned in Turkey
.There is a renewed but extremely cautious optimism that Pastor Andrew Brunson could get out of prison in Turkey and return home soon.
"We have seen many more positive spins in the Turkish press about the case, so an increase in the stories could have a different result," a source close to the Brunson case told Fox News. Another source to the family also noted that they had good reason to believe that a release would be imminent, possibly within the next week.
There is a court hearing on Friday on the case, amid growing speculation that an agreement between the US is underway. and Turkey to free the pastor.
NBC reported On Thursday, the Trump government reached an agreement to withdraw certain charges against Brunson at Friday's hearing, which would then open the door for his release. However, two US officials with extensive knowledge of the Brunson case said there were no specific plans and that there was nothing concrete that could predict that he would be released from house arrest.
Until Thursday night, other sources told Fox News that there is indeed a "tentative" government-to-government agreement on the release of the pastor, but it is very delicate, even tenuous, and it is said that relief of sanctions for Turkey It is not part of the negotiations.
Brunson's lawyer also said that no agreement has been signed "yet," and again referred to the Friday morning hearing date to "see what happens."
Oklahoma Republican Senator James Lankford once again called for the release of the "unjustly" imprisoned US pastor, Andrew Brunson, on Sunday, exactly two years after Turkey imprisoned the American in the months after the unsuccessful coup attempt. July 2016
"Today is a solemn reminder that two full years have passed since a NATO ally unjustly has a US citizen, Dr. Andrew Brunson," Lankford said in a statement. "President Trump and Vice President Pence have been strong advocates for the release of Dr. Brunson, and I urge you to impose additional sanctions and take other appropriate measures if Turkey does not immediately release you. Our nation prefers to work with Turkey, but first we are committed to protecting the safety of Americans. "
The now-high-profile pastor was arrested and detained for 18 months before the Turkish government finally accused him of being connected to the coup attempt, an accusation that US officials have rejected.
In the midst of mounting pressure from the United States, Brunson was transferred from prison to house arrest in July. But the defenders have said that the United States must be even tougher with the Turkish government to press for their release.
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The Trump administration has persistently advocated the release of Brunson, leading to intense economic confrontation between the two NATO allies. In August, the USA UU They imposed sanctions on a number of Turkish officials and some assets, which led the Turkish currency to free fall.
Brunson's lawyer filed an appeal with the supreme court of Turkey on Wednesday, requesting that the pastor be released from house arrest.
Brunson is not the only American behind bars in Turkey with questionable charges. Several Turkish-American citizens, including NASA scientist Serkan Golge and several workers from the US Embassy in Ankara, also languish in prison on government charges that they were related to the Gulen group.
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