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Nile River Documentary

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Messenger: Eleazar Sent: 6/22/2011 11:02:03 AM

Here is a link to a documentary about the struggle for control of the waters of the Nile River among Egypt, Sudan, Israel, and Ethiopia. Selassie I is briefly mentioned in the documentary at 37:07 into the film. Struggle for the Nile ----------------------------- The Nile is at the centre of geopolitical rivalry in the region. At its heart is Egypt, where suspicions about former enemies and tensions with an age-old civilisation reveal deep-seated fears about water scarcity and losing control of the river. "By the time Mohamed Ali began to rule Egypt in 1805, many threats had been made by the Ethiopian emperors to stop the water reaching Egypt. Most were just empty threats - but some were valid. Every time there was a new ruler in Egypt, they would threaten him and blackmail him so that he paid gold to the Ethiopian emperor" Abdul-Moneam Gemaey, Egyptian historian These fears have made Egypt suspicious about reported plans to divert the Nile to a former enemy. "Historically, the most important relationships Israel built on the African continent were with Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya. And it is no coincidence that all of them are upstream countries where the Nile originates. They did build relationships with other countries. But the River Nile was the major factor behind the formation of Israeli policy and strategy" Helmy Moussa, Israeli affairs expert And they have led it into a tense stand-off with another country - an upstream state with the potential to dramatically affect the amount of water reaching Egypt. "Egypt will not be able to stop Ethiopia from building dams on the Nile. That is history ... and that will not be part of the solution .... Ethiopia is able and willing to use its own resources to build dams on the Nile .... The way forward is to seek a win-win solution through diplomatic efforts ... not for Egypt to try and stop the un-stoppable" Meles Zenawi, Ethiopian prime minister -----------------------------

Messenger: Eleazar Sent: 6/22/2011 11:07:33 AM

Here are some speeches where Selassie I spoke about the Nile River: ----------------------------- Interview by Yugoslav Press Wednesday, September 09, 1959 The Lion of Judah has prevailed Haile Selassie I, Elect of God King of Kings of Ethiopia During our recent visit, with President Nasser of the United Arab Republic We exchanged views on the utilization of the Nile Waters. It was clearly understood by all that the resources of the Nile are adequate for the needs of all the riparian states, provided of course that there is consultation and agreement between them. We were able to inform President Nasser that We have Our own plans for the utilization of the Blue Nile River. It is Our impression that President Nasser fully understands Our position on this question. On our part a study is under way for the development of the Nile basin, and it is expected that construction will start in the vicinity of Lake Tana in the very near future. The study is being conducted by a team of experts from various countries. The extent of the benefit to accrue for Ethiopia from the utilization of the Nile waters can best be judged from the benefits already being drawn from this river by both Sudan and the United Arab Republic. ----------------------------- Interview with Yugoslav Press ------------------------- O.A.U. Summit, Cairo Tuesday, July 21, 1964 The Lion of Judah has prevailed Haile Selassie I, Elect of God King of Kings of Ethiopia Dear Friends: We meet again, at the Summit of Africa. Once more, Africa's leaders have convened to consider in concert the past accomplishments, the present problems and the future goals of their mother continent. Today, the eyes of the world are directed anew to a distinguished gathering of African statesmen and leaders. At Addis Ababa, just fourteen months ago, the first Conference of the Heads of African State and Government was held. Today, the Assembly of Heads of State and Government created by the Charter of African Unity which we signed in Addis Ababa meets in Cairo, the ancient capital of ancient Egypt, with long-established civilization, and it is Our privilege now to extend to Our host, President Gamal Abdel Nasser, the warm greetings of the Ethiopian Government and people and to express to him Our thanks for the gracious and generous hospitality which has been extended to us all in this illustrious country. Ethiopia and other East African countries are linked with the United Arab Republic not only by history but also by the life-giving waters of the Blue Nile which springs in Ethiopia and in Lake Victoria annually flooding the great Nile Delta. ------------------------- O.A.U. Summit, Cairo

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