Diplomacy

Egypt Announces Support for South Sudan's Planned White Nile Dam

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Egypt has announced its support for South Sudan's planned dam on the White Nile River after assessments confirmed minimal impact.

Egypt announced its support for South Sudan's planned dam on the White Nile River.
Egyptian Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam stated that assessments confirmed the dam's potential impact on Egypt would be minimal.
The project falls within the framework of the Nile Basin Initiative and involves consultations among all riparian states.
The Nile Basin Initiative, of which Egypt is a member, has approved four hydropower dam projects on the river.