Obama pledges US assistance to Erdogan in probing coup attempt

Washington (AFP) – US President Barack Obama on Tuesday pledged US assistance to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the investigation into last week’s attempted coup, the White House said.

During a phone call, Obama condemned the unrest and urged an investigation “conducted in ways that reinforce public confidence in democratic institutions and the rule of law,” a statement read.

“President Obama made clear that the United States is willing to provide appropriate assistance to Turkish authorities investigating the attempted coup.”