US backs Erdogan amid Turkey coup bid

The US government has urged all parties in Turkey to support President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The US government has urged all parties in Turkey to support President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (pic). (AAP)

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

He has urged them to show restraint and avoid any violence or bloodshed amid a military takeover attempt of the country.

The White House says Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry consulted by phone on Friday night after the developments.