DUBAI: The head of the Sudanese technical team warned on Tuesday that Ethiopia’s plans constitute a direct threat to the lives of 20 million Sudanese citizens living on the banks of the Blue Nile and the Main Nile.
Engineer Mustafa Al-Zubair said Ethiopia’s announcement of its insistence on the second filling next July of the Renaissance Dam - without reaching an agreement - is in violation of international law, state news agency SUNA reported.
He said it created serious risks to vital installations, including dams, infrastructure, and existing agricultural and industrial activities.
Zubair called on Ethiopia to “appeal to the voice of reason” and respect international laws on trans-boundary waters and “adhere to the principle of fair and reasonable use of water.”
He appealed to Ethiopia to work with Egypt and Sudan to reach a legal agreement binding on all parties.
Sudan warns Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam plans threaten the lives of 20 million
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Sudan warns Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam plans threaten the lives of 20 million
UN chief Guterres condemns Middle East escalation
NEW YORK: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned an escalation of violence in the Middle East on Saturday after Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into a renewed military confrontation.
Tehran responded by launching missiles at Israel and called the strikes against it unprovoked and illegal.
“I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent retaliation by Iran across the region, undermine international peace and security,” he said.
“I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians and regional stability. I strongly encourage all parties to return immediately to the negotiating table.
“I reiterate that there is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes, in full accordance with international law, including the UN Charter,” he added.
