Hillary Clinton urges 'calm and respect' amid the violent uprising in Turkey

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has urged "calm and respect" as Turkey descended into chaos amid an attempted military coup Friday night.

"We should all urge calm and respect for laws, institutions, and basic human rights and freedoms - and support for the democratically elected civilian government," the statement read in part.

Clinton's words appeared to echo those of President Barack Obama, who issued a statement earlier Friday, saying "all parties in Turkey should support the democratically elected government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any violence or bloodshed."

Dozens were reportedly killed and many more were injured during the uprising.

The violence in Turkey comes just a day after an unprecedented attack in the south of France, where at least 84 people were killed as festivities were underway in celebration of Bastille Day.

Here's Clinton's full statement on Turkey:

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