Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Egypt Warns Ethiopia That All Options Are On the Table Over Blue Nile Dam Project



Egyptians Furious About Planned Ethiopia Dam -- Voice of America

CAIRO — Egyptians are becoming increasingly concerned about Ethiopia's plans to build a massive dam that would mean less water in the Nile river for several years.

Cairo boat captain Adel Gamal ferries goods and people across the Nile. On a run from the banks of the nation's capital to a small island in the middle, he described what the waters mean to him. He called the Nile the source of life. But he, like many Egyptians recently, worry this life source is under threat.

Far upstream, on the main tributary, the Blue Nile, Ethiopia has begun diverting waters to build the massive Grand Renaissance dam. As the reservoir fills in the next few years, water levels downstream will drop.

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More News On Egyptian Protests Against Ethiopia's Blue Nile Dam Project

Egypt’s PM says Ethiopian Nile dam “act of defiance,” vows Egypt will not cede a drop of water -- Washington Post/AP
Egypt "war" talk raises Ethiopia Nile dam stakes -- Reuters
Egyptian warning over Ethiopia Nile dam -- BBC
Egypt Warns All Options Open for Ethiopia Nile Dam -- AP
Egypt Warns Ethiopia Over Blue Nile Dam Project -- RTT
Egypt's PM underscores Nile water supply as national security -- Xinhuanet
Egypt's Nile crisis and the Dam Busters -- UPI
Mursi’s Ethiopia Dam Stance Draws Fire From Egypt’s Opposition -- Bloomberg Businessweek

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