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EWAC Statement on Recent GERD/Nile Developments 

August 2022 The Ethiopian Waters Advisory Council (EWAC) would like to congratulate the people and Government of Ethiopia for the successful completion of the third filling of the GERD and for starting the generation of electricity from the 2nd turbine. We also support the Ethiopian Government’s reassuring words to the two downstream countries “We have …

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EWAC Emergency Response Message on the GERD Negotiation Impasse

June 21, 2020In a Nutshell: The Nile is the only major world river that is not governed by a comprehensive treaty with all riparian countries as signatories. Such a treaty must address equitable water allocation, holistic basin management, and appropriate consultations on major water projects. In the absence of such a treaty, Egypt and Sudan …

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Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. To Congress

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS930 East 50th StreetChicago, Illinois 60615Phone: (773) 373-3366 * Fax: (773) 373-3571 May 19, 2020The Honorable Karen BassChair: US Congressional Black Caucus2059 Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515 Dear Honorable Bass:Re: Request to Issue a CBC Resolution Against Egypt’s LetterTo the UN Security Council About the Nile River I hope this letter finds you well and …

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