The Muslim Brotherhood accused Egyptian authorities of being responsible for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/egypts-former-president-mohamed-mursi-dies-report-228094">Mohamed Morsi</a>'s "deliberate slow death" after the former Islamist president died after falling ill in a Cairo court on Monday.

The Egyptian authorities "put him in solitary confinement... They withheld medication and gave him disgusting food... They did not give him the most basic human rights," the Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice political party said in a statement published on its website.

Mohamed Morsi, who died Monday aged 67, was Egypt's first democratically elected president but spent just one turbulent year in office after the 2011 uprising before the army toppled him.

Watch: The life and times of Mohamed Morsi

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The Islamist's overthrow was followed by a brutal crackdown that killed hundreds of supporters of his Muslim Brotherhood movement and dealt a major blow to political Islam.

Morsi was sentenced to death in May 2015 for his role in jailbreaks during the uprising that ousted his predecessor, longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak. But this was overturned in 2016.

Morsi was serving a 20-year prison sentence for a conviction arising from the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012, and a life sentence for espionage in a case related to the Gulf state of Qatar. He had denied the charges.

State television said Morsi, who was 67, was in court for a hearing on charges of espionage emanating from suspected contacts with the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

The Muslim Brotherhood accused Egyptian authorities of being responsible for Mohamed Morsi's "deliberate slow death" after the former Islamist president died after falling ill in a Cairo court on Monday.

The Muslim Brotherhood accused Egyptian authorities of being responsible for Mohamed Morsi's "deliberate slow death" after the former Islamist president died after falling ill in a Cairo court on Monday. The Egyptian authorities "put him in solitary confinement... They withheld medication and gave him disgusting food... They did not give him the most basic human rights," the Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice political party said in a statement published on its website. Mohamed Morsi, who died Monday aged 67, was Egypt's first democratically elected president but spent just one turbulent year in office after the 2011 uprising before the army toppled him. Watch: The life and times of Mohamed Morsi The Islamist's overthrow was followed by a brutal crackdown that killed hundreds of supporters of his Muslim Brotherhood movement and dealt a major blow to political Islam. Morsi was sentenced to death in May 2015 for his role in jailbreaks during the uprising that ousted his predecessor, longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak. But this was overturned in 2016. Morsi was serving a 20-year prison sentence for a conviction arising from the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012, and a life sentence for espionage in a case related to the Gulf state of Qatar. He had denied the charges. State television said Morsi, who was 67, was in court for a hearing on charges of espionage emanating from suspected contacts with the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

Muslim Brotherhood blames Egyptian authorities for Morsi's 'deliberate slow death'

An Egyptian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 20 Islamists convicted of killing 13 policemen during violent unrest after the military overthrow of former president Mohamed Morsi in 2013.

"The verdict is final and cannot be appealed," a judicial official said.

The case dates back to 2013 when supporters of the ousted Islamist President Mohamed Morsi gathered in Rabaa el Adawiya Square in Cairo's Nasr City district following his overthrow by the army in July 2013 in response to mass protests against his one-year rule.

The sit-in was dispersed violently by security personnel after warnings from the government.

The protesters were also accused of hindering traffic, causing public disorder, and terrifying residents as they possessed weapons.

Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood was banned by the government and most members of the group have received verdicts varying from death to life sentences over charges of violence, killing and espionage.

Morsi is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence over inciting deadly clashes between his supporters and opponents in late 2012 as well as a 25-year jail term over leaking classified documents to Qatar.&nbsp;

An Egyptian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 20 Islamists convicted of killing 13 policemen during violent unrest after the military overthrow of former president Mohamed Morsi in 2013.

An Egyptian court on Monday upheld death sentences for 20 Islamists convicted of killing 13 policemen during violent unrest after the military overthrow of former president Mohamed Morsi in 2013. "The verdict is final and cannot be appealed," a judicial official said. The case dates back to 2013 when supporters of the ousted Islamist President Mohamed Morsi gathered in Rabaa el Adawiya Square in Cairo's Nasr City district following his overthrow by the army in July 2013 in response to mass protests against his one-year rule. The sit-in was dispersed violently by security personnel after warnings from the government. The protesters were also accused of hindering traffic, causing public disorder, and terrifying residents as they possessed weapons. Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood was banned by the government and most members of the group have received verdicts varying from death to life sentences over charges of violence, killing and espionage. Morsi is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence over inciting deadly clashes between his supporters and opponents in late 2012 as well as a 25-year jail term over leaking classified documents to Qatar.

Egypt court confirms 20 death sentences over police killings

An Egyptian court confirmed a 20-year prison sentence against former president Mohammed Morsi on Saturday, judicial sources told Reuters.

It is the first final verdict against Morsi on charges arising from the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012.

Morsi, Egypt&#39;s first democratically elected president, faces charges in other cases including leaking secrets to Qatar, conspiring with the Palestinian militant group Hamas to destabilize Egypt, and organizing a jailbreak during the 2011 uprising against Hosni Mubarak.

(Reuters)

It is the first final verdict against former President Morsi on charges arising from the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012

An Egyptian court confirmed a 20-year prison sentence against former president Mohammed Morsi on Saturday, judicial sources told Reuters. It is the first final verdict against Morsi on charges arising from the killing of protesters during demonstrations in 2012. Morsi, Egypt's first democratically elected president, faces charges in other cases including leaking secrets to Qatar, conspiring with the Palestinian militant group Hamas to destabilize Egypt, and organizing a jailbreak during the 2011 uprising against Hosni Mubarak. (Reuters)

Egypt court confirms 20-year prison sentence for Morsi

Egypt&#39;s Court of Cassation on Tuesday overturned a death sentence against deposed President Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood and ordered a retrial.

Morsi was sentenced to death in June 2015 in connection with a mass jail break during the country&#39;s 2011 uprising.

The first president to be democratically elected after the 2011 revolt, Morsi was overthrown in mid-2013 by general-turned-president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi following mass protests against him.

Morsi was immediately arrested after he was overthrown. He then received lengthy jail sentences related to other charges, including two high-profile espionage cases. Tuesday&#39;s court ruling means he no longer faces execution.

(WION with inputs from Reuters)

Morsi was sentenced to death in June 2015 in connection with a mass jail break during the 2011 uprising

Egypt's Court of Cassation on Tuesday overturned a death sentence against deposed President Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood and ordered a retrial. Morsi was sentenced to death in June 2015 in connection with a mass jail break during the country's 2011 uprising. The first president to be democratically elected after the 2011 revolt, Morsi was overthrown in mid-2013 by general-turned-president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi following mass protests against him. Morsi was immediately arrested after he was overthrown. He then received lengthy jail sentences related to other charges, including two high-profile espionage cases. Tuesday's court ruling means he no longer faces execution. (WION with inputs from Reuters)

Egypt court overturns death sentence against former president Mohammed Morsi

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Muslim Brotherhood blames Egyptian authorities for Morsi's 'deliberate slow death'

Egypt court confirms 20 death sentences over police killings

Egypt court confirms 20-year prison sentence for Morsi

Egypt court overturns death sentence against former president Mohammed Morsi