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Ethiopia ex-minister calls for Egypt compensation
The former Ethiopian Minister of Water, Shiferaw Jerso, called on the Ethiopian government to seek compensation from Egypt for the use of the Nile River water, noting that Ethiopia contributes approximately 86% of the water flow and continues to build dams along the river. He emphasized that recent developments regarding new dams are not aimed specifically at Egypt or downstream countries, and that most of the dams being constructed are intended for hydroelectric power generation rather than widespread water use. Tensions between Ethiopia and Egypt have intensified over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, with Egypt accusing Ethiopia of attempting to control water flows, while Ethiopia affirms that its goal is fair and equitable use of the water. Egypt has expressed concern about reduced water flows during drought periods and from the new dams’ impact, stressing that the dam violates international laws and threatens its water interests.
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