Clinton said in a statement she was following the events in Turkey “with great concern”.
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President Barack Obama is pledging USA cooperation with the Turkish government to help maintain safety after the failed coup attempt. A group within Turkey’s military has engaged in what appeared to be an attempted coup, the prime minister said, with military jets flying over the capital and reports of vehicles blocking two major bridges in Istanbul.
“The President also underscored the shared challenges that will require continued Turkish cooperation, including our joint efforts against terrorism”, the readout said, adding that Obama requested continued updates, as the situation warrants.
The White House meeting was held amid reports that the Turkish government sealed off the Incirlik air base in southern Turkey, where USA forces launched the air strikes against the terror group Islamic State (IS) in Syria.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government predicted that the move would fail and called for supporters of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) to come out onto the streets. Find us on Facebook too!
