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Water Minister Warns of Dam Risks
The Egyptian Minister of Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, confirmed that the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam poses a threat to Sudan and Egypt. He emphasized that the dam's large size necessitates reaching a legally binding agreement that regulates the rules for filling and operation, warning against unilateral Ethiopian steps that could harm the rights of downstream countries. He explained that the lack of coordination mechanisms and data exchange has led to actual damages, including instances where Ethiopia abruptly released water, almost causing the destruction of Sudanese dams. Sewilam stressed that the 2015 agreement was merely a "declaration of principles" and not a final settlement, and affirmed that international law prohibits absolute sovereignty over a shared river. He reaffirmed Egypt's continued efforts to protect its water security.
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