Clinton on Turkey: Support Elected Government

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has released a statement on Friday night’s attempted coup in Turkey. “I am following the fast-moving developments in Turkey tonight with great concern,” her campaign wrote in a statement. “We should all urge calm and respect for laws, institutions, and basic human rights and freedoms—and suppor for the democratically elected civilian government. All parties should work to avoid further violence and bloodshed, and the safety of American citizens and diplomatic missions must be ensured.”

Her statement follows similar remarks by President Obama, who voiced support for the “democratically-elected Government.”