Egypt-Ethiopia Nile Dispute Expands Into a Contest for the Horn

Egypt says it has right to defend water security over new Ethiopian dams on Nile River

Foreign minister says Cairo has legitimate right to defend its water security amid reports of additional Ethiopian dam projects

Egypt-Ethiopia Nile Dispute Expands Into a Contest for the Horn

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Egypt warns against building new dams on the Nile - Radio Tamazuj

Egypt has warned against the construction of new Ethiopian dams on the Nile River, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Wednesday saying Cairo has the right to defend its water security, multiple media outlets reported. “Egypt will not allow additional dams to be built on the Nile,” Abdelatty said in an interview with Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya. He said Egypt has a “legitimate right to defend its interests and water security.” The remarks m…

Egypt to Nile Basin countries: No more dams on the Nile

Egypt has warned Nile Basin countries against constructing additional dams on the Nile River, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty saying Cairo will not allow new projects that threaten its water security. Speaking to Al Arabiya English, Abdelatty said, “Egypt will not allow the construction of additional dams on the Nile.” He added that Egypt has “the legitimate right to defend its interests and water security.” Abdelatty also said Cairo would …