Sudan Considers Addresseing UN Security Council over GERD

Sudanese Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Yasser Abbas said Wednesday that Sudan is considering the submission of a letter to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to clarify its position regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

In a press conference, Abbas added that resorting to the UN security council is a legitimate right for all.

Moreover, he underlined the necessity of reaching an agreement before the dam's filling.

"We expect GERD negotiations to resume at any time," the Sudanese minister said, adding, "the differences need a political will to resolve the dam crisis."

Egypt Raises GERD Issue to UNSC

Last Friday, Egypt asked the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to intervene in the dispute of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue to oblige Ethiopia to negotiate in good faith with Egypt and Sudan to reach a just and balanced agreement.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the move aims to prevent Ethiopia from taking any unilateral action, which could negatively affect the negotiations.