Former Egyptian President Morsi 'was killed', Turkey claims
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi did not die of natural causes but was killed.
During a speech in Istanbul, Erdogan said the deposed Egyptian president allegedly "flailed" in a Cairo courtroom for 20 minutes on Monday and nobody assisted him.
People hold picture of former ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi during a demonstration. AAP
"Unfortunately, Mohamed Morsi was on the ground of courtroom flailing for 20 minutes. No official there intervened. Morsi did not (die) naturally, he was killed," Erdogan said on Wednesday.
The president said Turkey would do everything in its power to ensure Egypt faces trial in Morsi's death.
Mohammed Morsi collapsed and then died in court. AAP
He also called on the Islamic Cooperation Organisation to "take the necessary action" over Morsi's death.
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