Former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel has died, aged 90, hospital officials say.

They say Mr Demirel, who held office in 1993-2000, died early in the morning in Guven Hospital in the capital, Ankara.

He had reportedly been treated for a respiratory tract infection.

In a political carrier spanning nearly 50 years, he also served seven times as the country's prime minister. His government was twice overthrown by the country's powerful military.

Mr Demirel - who led the Justice Party in 1964-90 - and a number of other politicians were banned from politics after a military coup in 1980.

The ban was lifted in 1987, paving the way for Mr Demirel's return to power several years later.

Source:BBC

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