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Egypt and Ethiopia dispute over dam defense
The recent Egyptian statements have focused on their right to legitimate defense of their water interests in the Nile River, particularly in response to Ethiopia's actions to build dams on the river. Egypt has emphasized that it will not allow the construction of additional dams or any unilateral measures that affect its water rights, underscoring the necessity of implementing a legally binding agreement that guarantees its rights to Nile water. The Egyptian leadership considers the current escalation a measure to protect their water security through preventive deterrence, while still maintaining a stance of dialogue and negotiation, but refusing any agreement that is not legally binding. These statements, which date back three weeks, come within the context of Egypt stepping up its position, warning that Ethiopia’s continued dam construction without a binding agreement could lead to increased confrontation, with a firm belief that the solution lies in serious negotiations that provide guarantees for Egypt’s water rights and include transparency regarding the management of Ethiopian dams.
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