Mohamed Morsi's death: How were the reactions?
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Demonstrators weep after Morsi announced his death
The death of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has sparked a wave of disparate reactions to social media, and some have demanded an international investigation into its causes.
Most of the reactions to his death came from Islamic leaders, some Islamist groups and movements, especially the Muslim Brotherhood, to which he belonged, and human rights organizations.
What did the Muslim Brotherhood say?
The banned Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt blamed his death on the Egyptian authorities and said his death was a "complete killing". In a statement posted on Facebook, he described him as a "martyr".
In a statement, the group called on crowds to gather outside the Egyptian embassies in the world on 21 June.
It also demanded an international investigation into his death.
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric offered condolences to Morsi's relatives and supporters.
Sincerely, Qatar and Turkey
The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, said in a tweet on Twitter: "We received with deep sorrow the news of the sudden death of former President Dr. Mohamed Morsi .. I extend to his family, and to the Egyptian people brotherly condolences .. We are God and we return to him."
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Morsi, a close ally of his, for his struggle for democracy, calling him a "martyr."
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"History will not forget … those who caused his death to imprison him and threaten him with death," he said.
His death is likely to increase international pressure on the Egyptian government over the human rights record, especially prison conditions, where thousands of Islamists and secular activists are being held.
How did human rights organizations comment on his death?
Human rights groups demanded an international inquiry into the circumstances of the arrest and death of the former Egyptian president, who was dismissed by the military in 2013, one year after taking office.
Amnesty International called on the Egyptian government to start an "impartial, thorough and transparent investigation" into the reasons for his death and the circumstances of his arrest.
Human Rights Watch echoed the same call, saying Morsi had for years suffered "restrictions on access to medical care."
Human Rights Watch called on the UN Human Rights Council to conduct an investigation into the "continuing massive violations" of human rights in Egypt, including "widespread ill-treatment in prisons and the death of Mursi."
"False allegations"
The official Egyptian Information Service criticized what Human Rights Watch said in its appeal about the death of President Morsi.
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"It is only a political exploitation in the name of human rights," said Sarah Leah Whitson, director of the Middle East and North Africa division at Amnesty International.
She added that the tweets contained "false allegations, confirming Human Rights Watch's tradition of spreading lies."
"Slow death"
Former Tunisian president Moncef Marzouki said in a televised interview: "The only description of what happened to Mursi is murder under torture."
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The prayer of the absent was established on the spirit of Morsi in Turkey
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, that Morsi "died after a long resistance in the service of Egypt, and its people, the issues of the Arab nation, and the Palestinian cause."
"We will not forget your positions in the Gaza war in 2012, nor your support for Jerusalem and the Palestinian resistance," Hamas deputy leader Moussa Abu Marzouk said in a tweet on Twitter.
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad said in a statement that the former Egyptian president: "spent his life defending the issues of the nation, foremost of which is the question of Palestine and Jerusalem."
In Morocco, the Islamic Justice and Charity Group described Morsi as a "martyr," saying he was subjected to "slow death".
The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing its condolences to the Egyptian people on his death. Iranian media covered the news on Tuesday morning, focusing on being ousted in popular protests.
But the statement pointed out that his overthrow received support from Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the United States.
The Malaysian Foreign Ministry expressed its shock and sadness at the sudden death of Mursi.
"He showed courage and moral steadfastness in his attempt to lead Egypt away from decades of individual rule and to establish genuine democracy."
"Incredible event, negative judgment"
Azmi Bishara, director of the Arab Center for Research, said: "The martyrdom of President-elect Mohamed Morsi in prison after his trial is young … With no crime but to be elected president, there will be great symbolism in the march of the Egyptian people and the Arab peoples for freedom and dignity.
Amr Moussa, the former Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, said that "Mohamed Mursi is a symbol of the Muslim Brotherhood's rule for Egypt for a full year, and he could not be the president of all the Egyptians. God has mercy on him and forgave him.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry published what appeared to be an indirect comment on Mursi's death in the form of an infographic sketch entitled "The Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist group working to harm Islam and destabilize.
What did militant groups say?
There were mixed reactions from militant groups to Mursi's death. It has been denounced by hardliners, such as the Islamic State Organization, and al-Qaeda loyalists, for participating in democratic elections.
But other moderate voices called him "Mujahid" and "Martyr".
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"The Muslim world has lost a true hero," the Islamic Group in Pakistan said.
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In a statement, Morsi said, "I stood up to pressure, which was aimed at forcing him to retreat from his resistance for the basic rights of the Egyptian people and his support for Palestine."
The group said it would hold a prayer for the absent in its spirit throughout Pakistan.
"One of the symbols of the stormy period"
Israeli newspapers have commented on the death of the former Egyptian president, saying he has not received intimate words from his Western counterparts.
But pointed out that he was the first president to participate in free elections in his country, and win. It will be remembered historically as one of the symbols of the stormy period of the second decade of the 21st century.
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