The Blue Nile Dam Controversy in the Eyes of international law

Zeray Yihdego

The Blue Nile Dam Controversy in the Eyes of international law

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Abstract

This article considers the international law relevant to the dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over the latter
upstream country’s construction of the Renaissance dam on the Blue Nile. The author considers the relevance
of different treaties, the significance of customary law, and the legal connotations of recent developments.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Global Water Forum
Subtitle of host publication	Discussion Paper
Editors	Chris White
Place of Publication	Canberra
Publisher	Global Water Forum
Pages	1-14
Number of pages	14
Volume	1326
Publication status	Published - 2 Jul 2013

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Name	Discussion Paper
Publisher	Global Water Forum

Keywords

Nile
Transboundry rivers
International law
Blue Nile Dam
Ethiopia
Egypt
Renaissance Dam

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http://www.globalwaterforum.org/2013/06/18/the-blue-nile-dam-controversy-in-the-eyes-of-international-law/

Promoting equitable, peaceful and sustainable use of the Blue Nile waters through the lens of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Zeray Yihdego (Participant)
Impact: Societal

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The Blue Nile Dam Controversy in the Eyes of international law

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Promoting equitable, peaceful and sustainable use of the Blue Nile waters through the lens of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

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