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Investigations have been launched with 30 people in Turkey over speculation over the alleged death of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The suspects had used the hashtag #olmus (deceased) on Twitter in reference to the president, the police authority in Ankara said on Wednesday.

Legal action was taken due to the alleged sharing of content with the aim of disinformation and manipulation.

The president had been insulted, his honour violated and his reputation damaged, a statement alleged.

Erdogan received ambassadors from several countries on Wednesday and also appeared before the press at a short notice.

He, however, did not comment on the Twitter messages.

There were repeatedly speculations over Erdogan’s state of health.

In July, a video of the president nodding off during a speech had fuelled the rumours.

Videos showing Erdogan walking clumsily were also often shared on social media.(dpa/NAN)

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