In an interview Saturday Erdogan branded the regime of al-Sisi an “authoritarian and totalitarian” power, insisting that he can never meet with the Egyptian leader. As long as he does not release those people, we cannot meet with al-Sisi,” he said. The Turkish strong man criticized the silence of western countries in front of “repression in Egypt”, claiming that the West supports al-Sisi. Rights groups condemned the executions while western countries remained mum. Do you hear the voice of the West?” Erdogan questioned.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 25, 2019 12:45 UTC