Egypt Forms Legal Committee to Protect Nile Rights, Delaying Cooperative Projects
Egypt has established a legal committee to safeguard its historical rights to Nile water and reassert its dominance in the Nile Basin. This move comes amidst ongoing disputes with Ethiopia and South Sudan, delaying cooperative water projects.
The committee, convened by Egyptian authorities, aims to protect Egypt's historical rights to the Nile's water and restore its leading role in the Nile Basin. Sources from Egypt's Ministry of Irrigation propose its establishment to address current disagreements.
Despite the committee's formation, cooperation with Ethiopia and South Sudan on water projects has been delayed. Disputes and lack of agreement on terms have hindered progress in these collaborative efforts.
Egypt's legal committee is set to protect its historical rights to Nile water and reinstate its leadership in the Nile Basin. Meanwhile, cooperative water projects with Ethiopia and South Sudan remain delayed due to ongoing disputes.
