Egyptian Politicians Caught in Live TV Gaffe Over Ethiopian Dam
Egyptian politicians have been caught - on live television broadcast without their knowledge - proposing ways to sabotage an Ethiopian dam project.
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Artist's impression of the Renaissance Dam, under construction on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.
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A decision to divert the course of the Blue Nile as part of a hydroelectric dam construction project has raised concerns in Egypt, prompting president Mursi to discuss the "crisis" ... Read more »
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The country is proceeding with the construction of the U.S.$2 billion Gibe III dam despite widespread opposition and possible environmental damage. Read more »
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Optimism is growing that tension could ease between Egypt, Sudan and upstream countries over the construction of Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile. Read more »
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in my opinion the egyptian crosses the red line i like to remind them we are the ethiopians a brave hearted people apeople who doesn't negotiate in national interest no one couldn't stop us we start it we finished it
If the arrogant politicians in Egypt desire to settle the problems peacefully, then they need to steer their exchange beyond inflexible positions and toward more fundamental conceptions of equity and justice. Instead of biting the drums of proxy war and terrorism, it is great for the two countries to be engaged in trust building and genuine dialogue. Trust building for both sides need to go beyond repletion of familiar sets of positions in order to consider different kinds of interests and how they might be addressed in productive ways. But I am completely surprised how these kinds of politician represent Egypt. How they want to plant the seeds of hatred, that can only end up in deadlock? The Ethiopian government needs to capitalize this live belligerent rhetoric in the international arena. The government of Ethiopia need to present the issues with the evidence to the security council!
Egyptian should remember the source water they drink,etc... is from Ethiopia. if any thing they try to harm Ethiopia .Ethiopian knows what to do
viva Ethiopia! No forces stop you from development live alone toothless pharos who played all negative roles in your history; THE GAME IS CHANGED NOW, every single steps costing egypt unaccountably now onward, surely, every one will witness their shame sooner or latter.
We know egypt and egyptian, they are our brothers. We don't want to loose their brotherhood, but nothing is as valuable as Ethiopia. We don't want to make war with Egypt, but if it is unavoidable, we know how to conquer. The Warexperts' and motherland loving people country has no fear from anyone. What we make sorry is the outdated thinking manner of the egyptian politicians. Their way of act may cause the end of egypt as egypt.
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