Abdelatty warns against Ethiopia's unilateral dam moves on the GERD, which is situated on the Blue Nile and affects downstream Sudan. Cairo opposes the dam management.
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Abdelatty warns against Ethiopia's unilateral dam moves on the GERD, which is situated on the Blue Nile and affects downstream Sudan. Cairo opposes the dam management.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Ethiopia asserts control over river flow via GERD and new projects, fueling regional dispute.1 source
Ethiopia plans new dams on Blue Nile; Egypt seeks UN help against unilateral moves.1 source
- Low Nile flows, resulting from GERD operations, are disrupting the agricultural season in Sudan.Sub-event
GERD on Blue Nile affects downstream Sudan; Cairo opposes Ethiopia's dam management.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ethiopia
country in the Horn of Africa
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Blue Nile
river originating at Lake Tana in Ethiopia that is a tributary of the Nile River
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Cairo
capital city of Egypt
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