Despite attempts to reach a truce over the ownership of the Nile, not much progress has been made. The Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) project begun by Ethiopia in 2011 has been the major cause of concern for many countries. The GERD is poised to be the largest hydroelectric powerplant in Africa if completed.
Sudan’s Foreign Minister has now written to the UN Security to interfere in the dispute between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan, the major parties involved. According to the statement, Sudan wishes to discuss the effect of the project on millions of lives of citizens.
Despite attempts by the African Union, the UN, and other countries to discourage the filing of the dam, work has continued to progress on the GERD project. While Egypt argues that the Nile is a major source of livelihood, Ethiopia claims the project will bring electricity to 60% of its population.
Sudan, however, claims the current dispute will weaken its security fabric and wants a legally binding document disclosing how much water will be retained and how much will be allowed passage before the issue deteriorates further.
