Thursday, June 13, 2013

Egypt - Ethiopia Tensions Rise Over River Nile Treaty

Ethiopia Ratifies River Nile Treaty Amid Egypt Tension -- BBC

Ethiopia's parliament has ratified a treaty intended to replace colonial-era agreements that gave Egypt and Sudan the biggest share of the Nile's water.


The move comes amid growing tensions with Egypt over Ethiopia's plans for a hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile.

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi said on Monday he did not want war but would not allow Egypt's water supply to be endangered.

He said that he was keeping "all options open".

Cairo is worried that the dam will reduce the water supply vital for its 84 million people.

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More News On Rising tensions between Egypt And Ethiopia Over Nile River Dam Developments

Ethiopia ratifies Nile treaty in snub to Egypt -- Reuters
Ethiopia endorses Nile share deal, amid Egypt row -- AFP
Ethiopia Ratifies Controversial Nile Accord -- Voice of America
Egypt’s PM under fire over Ethiopian Dam -- Gulf News
Egypt says dam dispute with Ethiopia not yet a military one -- Ahram Online/Reuters
Egyptian army says ‘too early’ to intervene in dam crisis -- Al Arabiya
Egyptian anger grows over Suez Canal development plan -- Reuters
How Egypt Might Try To Stop Ethiopia's Dam Project -- Forbes/Stratfor

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