Ousted ex-Egyptian president Mursi dies

by Amr Abdallah Dalsh 18 Jun 2019
A still image taken from video released by Egypt's Al Watan newspaper shows what the newspaper says is ousted former Egyptian leader Mohamed Mursi speaking to unidentified individuals whilst in prison. Al Watan released the video on November 3, 2013, eve of Mursi's trial, and told Reuters Television that the clip was filmed in the last week of October. The newspaper uploaded the video on its website showing Mursi dressed in a tracksuit and talking. Some of the video is said to have been cut down to protect the identity of those Mursi is speaking to. Reuters cannot independently verify the content of the video. REUTERS/Al Watan Newspaper via Reuters TV

A still image taken from video released by Egypt's Al Watan newspaper shows what the newspaper says is ousted former Egyptian leader Mohamed Mursi speaking to unidentified individuals whilst in prison. Al Watan released the video on November 3, 2013, eve of Mursi's trial, and told Reuters Television that the clip was filmed in the last week of October. The newspaper uploaded the video on its website showing Mursi dressed in a tracksuit and talking. Some of the video is said to have been cut down to protect the identity of those Mursi is speaking to. Reuters cannot independently verify the content of the video. REUTERS/Al Watan Newspaper via Reuters TV

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss about the latest developments in the situation between Israel and clashes at Jerusalem at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss about the latest developments in the situation between Israel and clashes at Jerusalem at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013.

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi looks at his watch during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and in Berlin January 30, 2013. Merkel urged Egypt's Islamist president on Wednesday to open a dialogue with all political forces in the crisis-ridden Arab country after a week of violence that has killed more than 50 people.

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi looks at his watch during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and in Berlin January 30, 2013. Merkel urged Egypt's Islamist president on Wednesday to open a dialogue with all political forces in the crisis-ridden Arab country after a week of violence that has killed more than 50 people.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.

Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi greets his lawyers and people from behind bars after his verdict at a court on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt June 16, 2015. An Egyptian court sentenced deposed President Mohamed Mursi to death on Tuesday on charges of killing, kidnapping and other offences during a 2011 mass jail break.The general guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, and four other Brotherhood leaders were also handed the death penalty. More than 80 others were sentenced to death in absentia.

Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi greets his lawyers and people from behind bars after his verdict at a court on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt June 16, 2015. An Egyptian court sentenced deposed President Mohamed Mursi to death on Tuesday on charges of killing, kidnapping and other offences during a 2011 mass jail break.The general guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, and four other Brotherhood leaders were also handed the death penalty. More than 80 others were sentenced to death in absentia.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss about the latest developments in the situation between Israel and clashes at Jerusalem at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss about the latest developments in the situation between Israel and clashes at Jerusalem at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013.

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi attends a news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (not pictured) after their meeting at Presidential Palace "Qasr Al Quba" in Cairo February 7, 2013.

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi attends a news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (not pictured) after their meeting at Presidential Palace "Qasr Al Quba" in Cairo February 7, 2013.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi shake hands after they address a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin January 30, 2013.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi shake hands after they address a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin January 30, 2013.

Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi gestures behind bars during a trial of him and other leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood on charges of spying and terrorism at a court in the police academy on the outskirts of Cairo, November 18, 2014.

Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi gestures behind bars during a trial of him and other leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood on charges of spying and terrorism at a court in the police academy on the outskirts of Cairo, November 18, 2014.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi (2nd R) prays during Friday prayers at Rome's main mosque September 14, 2012.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi (2nd R) prays during Friday prayers at Rome's main mosque September 14, 2012.

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi speaks during a news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (not pictured) after their meeting at Presidential Palace "Qasr Al Quba" in Cairo February 7, 2013.

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi speaks during a news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (not pictured) after their meeting at Presidential Palace "Qasr Al Quba" in Cairo February 7, 2013.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff (R) participates in the official arrival ceremony for Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff (R) participates in the official arrival ceremony for Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.

Muslim Brotherhood's president-elect Mohamed Mursi speaks during his first televised address to the nation at the Egyptian Television headquarters in Cairo June 24, 2012. Mursi's victory in Egypt's presidential election takes the Muslim Brotherhood's long power struggle with the military into a new round that will be fought inside the institutions of state themselves and may force new compromises on the Islamists. Picture taken June 24, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer

Muslim Brotherhood's president-elect Mohamed Mursi speaks during his first televised address to the nation at the Egyptian Television headquarters in Cairo June 24, 2012. Mursi's victory in Egypt's presidential election takes the Muslim Brotherhood's long power struggle with the military into a new round that will be fought inside the institutions of state themselves and may force new compromises on the Islamists. Picture taken June 24, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Mursi attend a news conference after talks in Sochi, April 19, 2013. Egypt's trade and industry minister, Samir el-Sayyad, said on Friday that no agreement has been reached on a Russian loan to Egypt. Speaking after a meeting between Mursi and Putin, el-Sayyad said "today we have reached no conclusion on that loan".

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Mursi attend a news conference after talks in Sochi, April 19, 2013. Egypt's trade and industry minister, Samir el-Sayyad, said on Friday that no agreement has been reached on a Russian loan to Egypt. Speaking after a meeting between Mursi and Putin, el-Sayyad said "today we have reached no conclusion on that loan".

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013. Islamist gunmen abducted seven members of the Egyptian security forces in the Sinai Peninsula on Thursday and want jailed militants released in exchange for the men, security sources said. Mursi held an urgent meeting with the defence minister and the interior minister to discuss the abduction, the state news agency reported.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013. Islamist gunmen abducted seven members of the Egyptian security forces in the Sinai Peninsula on Thursday and want jailed militants released in exchange for the men, security sources said. Mursi held an urgent meeting with the defence minister and the interior minister to discuss the abduction, the state news agency reported.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi address the media following their talks in Berlin January 30, 2013. German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Egypt's Islamist president on Wednesday to open a dialogue with all political forces in the crisis-ridden Arab country after a week of violence that has killed more than 50 people. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi address the media following their talks in Berlin January 30, 2013. German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Egypt's Islamist president on Wednesday to open a dialogue with all political forces in the crisis-ridden Arab country after a week of violence that has killed more than 50 people. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi gives a speech at the Koerber foundation for social challenge in Berlin January 30, 2013. Egyptian authorities scaled back a curfew imposed by Mursi, and the Islamist leader cut short a visit to Europe on Wednesday to deal with the deadliest violence in the seven months since he took power.

Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi gives a speech at the Koerber foundation for social challenge in Berlin January 30, 2013. Egyptian authorities scaled back a curfew imposed by Mursi, and the Islamist leader cut short a visit to Europe on Wednesday to deal with the deadliest violence in the seven months since he took power.

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi attends the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Cairo, February 6, 2013. Leaders of Islamic nations will press for a negotiated end to Syria's civil war at a summit in Cairo starting on Wednesday that thrusts Egypt's new Islamist president to centre stage amid political and economic turbulence.

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi attends the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Cairo, February 6, 2013. Leaders of Islamic nations will press for a negotiated end to Syria's civil war at a summit in Cairo starting on Wednesday that thrusts Egypt's new Islamist president to centre stage amid political and economic turbulence.

Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi is seen behind bars during his trial at a court in Cairo May 8, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer

Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi is seen behind bars during his trial at a court in Cairo May 8, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Mursi during a meeting in Sochi, April 19, 2013. l

Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Mursi during a meeting in Sochi, April 19, 2013. l

A still image taken from video released by Egypt's Al Watan newspaper shows what the newspaper says is ousted former Egyptian leader Mohamed Mursi speaking to unidentified individuals whilst in prison. Al Watan released the video on November 3, 2013, eve of Mursi's trial, and told Reuters Television that the clip was filmed in the last week of October. The newspaper uploaded the video on its website showing Mursi dressed in a tracksuit and talking. Some of the video is said to have been cut down to protect the identity of those Mursi is speaking to. Reuters cannot independently verify the content of the video. REUTERS/Al Watan Newspaper via Reuters TV
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss about the latest developments in the situation between Israel and clashes at Jerusalem at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013.
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi looks at his watch during a joint news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and in Berlin January 30, 2013. Merkel urged Egypt's Islamist president on Wednesday to open a dialogue with all political forces in the crisis-ridden Arab country after a week of violence that has killed more than 50 people.
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.
Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi greets his lawyers and people from behind bars after his verdict at a court on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt June 16, 2015. An Egyptian court sentenced deposed President Mohamed Mursi to death on Tuesday on charges of killing, kidnapping and other offences during a 2011 mass jail break.The general guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Badie, and four other Brotherhood leaders were also handed the death penalty. More than 80 others were sentenced to death in absentia.
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss about the latest developments in the situation between Israel and clashes at Jerusalem at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013.
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi attends a news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (not pictured) after their meeting at Presidential Palace "Qasr Al Quba" in Cairo February 7, 2013.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi shake hands after they address a news conference at the Chancellery in Berlin January 30, 2013.
Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi gestures behind bars during a trial of him and other leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood on charges of spying and terrorism at a court in the police academy on the outskirts of Cairo, November 18, 2014.
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi (2nd R) prays during Friday prayers at Rome's main mosque September 14, 2012.
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi speaks during a news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul (not pictured) after their meeting at Presidential Palace "Qasr Al Quba" in Cairo February 7, 2013.
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi reviews the troops in an official ceremony before a meeting with Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff (R) participates in the official arrival ceremony for Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia May 8, 2013.
Muslim Brotherhood's president-elect Mohamed Mursi speaks during his first televised address to the nation at the Egyptian Television headquarters in Cairo June 24, 2012. Mursi's victory in Egypt's presidential election takes the Muslim Brotherhood's long power struggle with the military into a new round that will be fought inside the institutions of state themselves and may force new compromises on the Islamists. Picture taken June 24, 2012. REUTERS/Stringer
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Mursi attend a news conference after talks in Sochi, April 19, 2013. Egypt's trade and industry minister, Samir el-Sayyad, said on Friday that no agreement has been reached on a Russian loan to Egypt. Speaking after a meeting between Mursi and Putin, el-Sayyad said "today we have reached no conclusion on that loan".
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi attends a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 16, 2013. Islamist gunmen abducted seven members of the Egyptian security forces in the Sinai Peninsula on Thursday and want jailed militants released in exchange for the men, security sources said. Mursi held an urgent meeting with the defence minister and the interior minister to discuss the abduction, the state news agency reported.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi address the media following their talks in Berlin January 30, 2013. German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Egypt's Islamist president on Wednesday to open a dialogue with all political forces in the crisis-ridden Arab country after a week of violence that has killed more than 50 people. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi gives a speech at the Koerber foundation for social challenge in Berlin January 30, 2013. Egyptian authorities scaled back a curfew imposed by Mursi, and the Islamist leader cut short a visit to Europe on Wednesday to deal with the deadliest violence in the seven months since he took power.
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi attends the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Cairo, February 6, 2013. Leaders of Islamic nations will press for a negotiated end to Syria's civil war at a summit in Cairo starting on Wednesday that thrusts Egypt's new Islamist president to centre stage amid political and economic turbulence.
Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi is seen behind bars during his trial at a court in Cairo May 8, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Mursi during a meeting in Sochi, April 19, 2013. l

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