PETITION REGARDING THE IMPACT OF GRAND ETHIOPIAN RENAISSANCE DAM (GERD) ON EGYPT
The unilateral commencement of construction of the GERD without prior notification or consultation. In particular, it is inconsistent with the obligations of Ethiopia pursuant to the Framework for General Cooperation between Egypt and Ethiopia, which is an international treaty concluded on 1 July 1993. Ethiopia was, therefore, treaty-bound to notify Egypt of its intention to construct the GERD and to consult with it prior to the commencement of construction.
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