4 hours agoErdogan avenges America for Fetullah Gulen
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)American pastor referred to by Erdogan is Andrew Brunson, who was arrested in Turkey on charges of terrorism last October. According to Turkish media, Brunson's arrest has been made because he is suspected to be involved in the Gylinen network, Russia Today” reported, broadcast Periscopi. However, the U.S.A. says that the pastor was wrongly imprisoned [...]
According to Turkish media, Brunson's arrest has been made because he is suspected to be involved in the Gylinen network, Russia Today” reported, broadcast Periscopi.
However, the US says the pastor has been imprisoned by mistake and has called for his release.
President Donald Trump urged Ankara to return Brunson to the US.
Gulen, Erdogan's former ally and supporters are accused of orchestrating the failed coup effort in July 2016. However, the clergyman has denied any role in the events, resulting in the death of 250 people.
In August 2016, President Erdogan issued an ultimatum for the United States, saying it must choose between Turkey and Turkish cleric Fetullah Gulen.
“S Will soon or later US make a choice [...] Or terrorist FETO (Gulenist Terrorism Organization) or Turkey's democratic country. [ The US must make this choice”, Erdogan said in a speech.
A decree issued in August gives Erdogan the power to approve the exchange of banned or convicted foreigners in Turkey with those held in other countries “situations required by national security or national interests”.
Meanwhile, Turkey continues to have an increasingly tense relationship with the EU, which criticised Erdogan's post-state actions. /Periscopi/
