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Egyptians slam govt. stance on Nile Water dispute with Ethiopia

Saturday, 02 April 2016 2:17 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 02 April 2016 2:16 AM ]

A picture taken on January 25, 2016, shows the Nile River as the sun sets over the Egyptian capital, Cairo. AFP

Mohamed Shalaby

Press TV, Cairo

Egyptians have slammed statements made by the country’s officials concerning Cairo’s dispute with Addis Ababa over the latter’s construction of a mega-dam on the Nile River. They fear the military-backed government in Cairo is surrendering in the battle to preserve their main source of life, the Nile waters. Press TV’s Mohamed Shalaby reports from Cairo.

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