Egypt's Right of Reply: Allegations Against Ethiopia at UNGA 80th Session

Egypt's Stance on the Ethiopian Dam

• 🇪🇬 Egypt's position on the Ethiopian dam is clear: it is a unilateral measure lacking legal legitimacy.
• ⚠️ The dam violates international law and norms, and Ethiopia's recent actions are a new violation, disregarding the UN Security Council presidential statement.

Rebuttal of Ethiopian Allegations

• 🚫 Egypt categorically rejects the false allegations made by the Ethiopian representative.
• 🧐 Ethiopia should first examine its own actions if it seeks to identify those undermining stability.

Ethiopia's Actions Undermining Regional Stability

• 🇸🇴 Ethiopia signed an MOU threatening Somalia's unity by recognizing secession.
• 🇸🇩 Ethiopia repeatedly attacks Sudanese territory and illicitly exploits its resources.
• 🇺🇳 Ethiopian forces were removed from the UNISFA peacekeeping mission.
• 🇪🇷 Ethiopia waged war against Eritrea and continues to threaten it.
• 🌍 Ethiopia operates forces in Somalia outside the AU banner and violates the principle of sanctity of borders.

Call for Ethiopian Restraint

• 💧 Ethiopia's belief that it can control the Nile waters and deprive downstream countries of their rights is an illusion.
• 🗣️ Egypt calls on Ethiopia to stop threatening its neighbors and refrain from destabilizing measures.
• 🤝 Ethiopia should return to being a pillar of peace and stability, not a threat, within the African family.