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Obama: All parties in Turkey should support Erdogan gov’t

/ 07:41 AM July 16, 2016

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is urging all parties in Turkey to support the democratically-elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

READ: Turkish military says it seized control, people take to streets

He’s urging them to show restraint and avoid any violence or bloodshed amid a military takeover of the key NATO ally.

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The White House says Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry consulted by phone Friday night after the stunning turn of events.

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Kerry, who was traveling in Moscow, underscored that the State Department will focus on keeping US citizens in Turkey safe and secure.

READ: EU urges ‘respect for democratic institutions’ in Turkey

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