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Egypt: Morsi’s family visit him in prison for first time in 4 years

June 5, 2017 at 1:28 pm

Egypt’s ousted president Mohamed Morsi, wearing an orange uniform while in prison on 7th May 2016 [Apaimages]

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi’s family was allowed to visit him in jail for the first time in four years.

In a statement released by the family yesterday, Morsi said he remains steadfast in his rejection of the coup and called for prayers for Egypt.

Morsi’s wife, Naglaa Ali Mahmou, his daughter Shaimaa and his lawyer, Abdel Moneim Abdel Maqsoud, visited him and spent around an hour with him in the Tora prison.

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They noted that the former president is in good health condition.

In their statement, Naglaa described their visit as “successful”.

President Morsi’s stance is constant and has not changed. He rejects all procedures taken since 3 July, 2013

the family said in their statement, in reference to the military coup which ousted his democratically elected government.

“Morsi sent his greetings to all those asking about him, reassuring them that he is in good health and high morale, and that his trust in God is limitless.”

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The family also said that the former president urges everyone to pray for Egypt. “I am only here out of love for my religion and my homeland.”

Egyptian authorities approved the visit specifying that only Morsi’s wife and daughter would be permitted to enter the jail.

Abdel Maqsoud told the Anadolu Agency that the visit was “a good start” and that they hope such visits would continue.

Morsi’s family were banned from visiting him in November 2013 after he sent a message to the Egyptian people expressing his continued belief in his legitimacy as the country’s president and his rejection of his trial and any procedures taken following the coup.