Nile dam dispute: Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan agree to resume talks - BBC News

[@jupitermekonen2433]

BBC is talking about Ethiopia and does not present a representative from Ethiopia ?? What is this ??

[@SK-pm3cp]

That was the first thing I noticed. More than 100 million people live in Ethiopia. BBC couldn't find one to interview about the dam? How Pathetic!

[@redspot1358]

what a shameful media is that BBC?why don't u invite one person from Ethiopia?

[@Abyotable]

Because Ethiopia was not colonized by Britain, stupid world don’t want to here the truth

[@eyerusalemelias9414]

They are jealous of Us

[@abdestlipapaz6428]

Bro bbc media is financer zayed and salman. Ksa and uae allies egypt.

[@Etsephatos2018]

They will not invite Ethiopians because ABAY is Ethiopian.

[@minalameey4366]

Y'all just really funny 😂

[@joycegono5476]

Abay, Abay, Abay🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵 congratulations Ethiopia 🇪🇹 , when you’re done filling the dam call us so that we come & celebrate 🎉 eating Njera, Doro, Quanta & drinking Buna. Chigry Yelemu , God bless Ethiopia 🇪🇹 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@bemnetmerkebu9640]

🇪🇹My bro 👍, u will get VIP my G!

[@joycegono5476]

😂😂😂 Amesegenalehu I am your sister, not a brother. I am supporting my Ethiopian family in looking for fairness to settle this Nile dispute

[@biruksisay5661]

Just Wow from the Song up to the salute 😂

[@Teme44]

joyce gono 😂😂

[@beshelowonz3353]

@@joycegono5476 Thank You

[@countdown---]

A tip for BBC... I think it's better to invite Ethiopians on the behalf of Ethiopians.. but tnx to the Kenyan .

[@Ettyofacts]

Question: Why a kenyan correspondent and not an Ethiopian?

[@ሃበሻሎጂ-ረ2ጀ]

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[@Abyotable]

BBC / Britain they can talk only with their colonial countries. We don’t care whoever talks we Ethiopians can build more Dams on our Rivers

[@econometrics469]

@@Abyotable well, you've got to think how that affects your neighbors. The most beneficial thing a country can do for itself is establish strong local trade, otherwise they get stunted by having to export outside the continent forever, which just adds to costs long term.

[@chc6704]

Flight to ethiopia is irregular thesedays due to covid 19.

[@econometrics469]

@28gire I think you're missing the point. I agree with you, they should have, but to make policy decisions now that are divisive within your region, instead of taking measures to strengthen Africa as a whole because you were oppressed and exploited makes no sense. If you want an Ethiopian state that is prosperous and financially independent of western influences, you'll have to make some local concessions. The stronger the region, the stronger your local trade, the stronger your country becomes.

[@Rehankhan1999-i1q]

we from PAKISTAN🇵🇰support you ETHIOPIA

[@leule9684]

Thank you brother

[@abihailu4775]

Thank you!

[@helinaadiss6414]

thank you

[@MohammedR-fk2ju]

As if it matters lol

[@adamasfaw123]

Thank you!

[@samuel-pu3xh]

We did it 💚💛❤️🇪🇷

[@sharukherera5457]

carl Johnson SHUT FUCK OFF

[@theprodigy2236]

@@sharukherera5457 why eritreans didn't do shit

[@sharukherera5457]

The prodigy THEY ARE OUR BROTHER

[@Jz-en9pi]

Let Ethiopian speak please!

[@yeme5224]

egption are onlt 98 year old vs ethiopians 4,000+ year old ahahh

[@eyobgenene795]

action speak louder my friend.

[@alemayehujaleta1246]

We Ethiopians did it.The Dam also filled.This is the second Victory next to Aduwa for Ethiopians.Ethiopia is the Country which can't colonized.

[@tigisteth.biertig1323]

We did it brother congratulations

[@teddyzewello4992]

Thanx bro. . Yes we are blessed !!!! God is always with us !!!

[@tigisteth.biertig1323]

@@teddyzewello4992 It's true bro

[@eyobgenene795]

@Darth Ruin its all good things about to change soon yeah .

[@kooled2245]

@Darth Ruin irrigation will be our next grand project so soon poverty & hunger will be history!

[@iandi907]

Possessing a huge potential for ground water and in bounded with large lakes, Egyptians still bark saying that Nile is the only source of water to them. BBC you should also invite an Ethiopian's representative to reflect on the issue while you have a guest from an Egyptian side; otherwise its not fair and is illegal to present a one sided biased information on the issue to confuse the world. We are sick of this unfair information dissemination from the the western media about Ethiopia. Know that a new generation has arrived to full fill the dream of his grand grand fathers interest on Nile; no back slide !

[@number9606]

The British want both Nation to go to war. The British planted the time bomb 100 year's ago..they are just waiting for it to just explode

[@iandi907]

@@number9606 you are right !

[@winnet4081]

Love from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@ethiop2007]

Love and at most respect to Zimbabwe from 🇪🇹

[@winnet4081]

@@ethiop2007 💛💛

[@zaguarezaguare7556]

harming Egyptian needs of the water was never an agenda for Ethiopians, the only binding agreement we reject is the colonial agreement Egypt insists to agree upon. we contribute 85% of the water flow so the trick is easy "Dont be greedy!" a for the reporter from Nairobi... ABAY UNITES US!!!

[@nancyngigi34]

Hello Egypt. We are about to build another dam on the white nile. Sincerely Kenya.

[@disciplineiskey9178]

We support u brothers🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌go ahead. Africa for africans

[@melkamyaradalig6205]

Let’s do it my brothers! Let Egypt 🇪🇬 get their water from Arebs country’s!

[@zackrider5102]

@@disciplineiskey9178 if you dont know egypt in africa idiot

[@zackrider5102]

@@melkamyaradalig6205 so funny man

[@zackrider5102]

Wake up people you you're you already have water a large amount of water you can't make progress with water

[@gezachewyabio8167]

The filling of the Dam will go ahead no matter what, Egypt 🇪🇬 and Sudan 🇸🇩 better get on board with us and be on the right side of history.

[@abdulrahma.9123]

It's too much true الجواب في مصر from India 🇮🇳👍 respect Egypt love you بلادي بلادي بلادي لك حبي وفادي

[@Elevate.your.self.]

thank you

[@ethiolook]

We are Ethiopians, the Blacks, Source of life, Home, Voice and pride for Africa, This Dam is a beginning for economic independence and beginning of fighting against the modern colonization, we will win like the 1896 "Adawa ( Italy Vs Ethiopia"); A Victory from the western colonization attempt... My African Brothers we need to wake up ... We are rich enough and we can do it.... we have the right to grow! Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights Get up, stand up, don't give up the fight ... .... .... BOB Marley

[@问候公知动物家人委员]

@melak I always think that Africans will be rich enough or powerful enough. None of your countries will be colonized or invaded by other countries like what they did several decades ago.

[@Medjayon]

The only true pride of Africa is EGYPT, we made a true civilization that marvels the world to this day. We are the First and true Africans, you are Extras who dare to undermine those whom have proved to be better. Your Dam won't last.

[@ethiolook]

@@Medjayon Yeah that is true, we know about the great Civilization of ancient Kingdom of kush “Egypt”, you should also know about other African mysteries civilizations, Like Punt ( Modern day Eritrea and Ethiopia) Like Kingdom of Aksum( Modern day of Ethiopia & Eritrea), the Mali Empire, the Great Zimbabwe, the Songhai, The Tunisia and Morocco’s ancient civilization. Read your Holy Bible or Holy Qur’an, you may hear about Ethiopia from Your Saints or Prophets more than anyone else. Don’t listen your former colonizers they did their job by the time, …… Listen and read BOB Marley Song and Biography it may help you to Know some more about black people movement and Ethiopia

[@Medjayon]

@@ethiolook Fuck you, You try to take our water and now you claim our history? The kingdom of kush is in Sudan the Nubians! yes they conquered and ruled Egypt for a family or two but they were not from Egypt, Egypt with its borders now include Nubians at Aswan they are descendants of the Ancient Nubians but they are inside our territory now we united eventually seperate but united. Has nothing to do with you. Just because you have black skin doesn't make you Nubian if you were Ethiopian and the Ancient Egyptians are neither Nubian nor Ethiopian and definitely were not BLACK. We are the North Africans, the TRUE Africans, We came first and then you "the rest" came. Learn your place.

[@legendovbago4716]

@@Medjayon what a waste,Egyptians aren't Arabs,,Egyptians are the Nubians whom u invaded and claimed land ,no Arab country has similar features of pyramids cited in the middle East but similar features can be found in Sudan and Zimbabwe,,Arab time in Africa is soon coming to an end,,pretty liers

[@QuietJugung]

This is a simple issue sensationalised by medias and politicised. It is a hydropower station so water flow constantly to generate electricity even during drought as long as there is water in the lake. In fact, the dam will prevent flood and drought by regulating the flow. During the filling of the dam, there can be an agreement for a minimum amount of water to be released. The time to fill up the dam will depend on the rainfall which cannot be predicted.

[@2thousand2channel]

Absolutely right

[@toppdonn8098]

That’s all Egypt and Sudan want, an agreement to release a certain amount of water during the filling. The logic that it’s on Ethiopian land and they can do what they want is not true. By that logic Egypt could close the Suez Canal just because it’s on their land. The UN dictates how international waterway projects have to be resolved. I pray for a conclusive result that will please all parties. It’s easily achievable.

[@ayenreech3538]

Bad?,8÷ Ll

[@ayenreech3538]

Bad?,8÷ Ll

[@SK-pm3cp]

@@toppdonn8098 That is the worst argument I have ever heard. Ethiopia has promised not to use the water for irrigation purposes even when some part of the country is suffering from drought and famine. On the other hand, Egypt is irresponsibly wasting the water from the Nile to create commercial farmland in a desert. By any standard, that is a complete waste of resources, let alone a shared resource. The main issue has been Egypt's instance on a colonial agreement that gives Egypt a lion share of the water and leaves Ethiopia high and dry. with 0% allocation. Ethiopia was never consulted nor signed the agreement.

[@kinghabesha8038]

It's my DAM 🇪🇹🇪🇹 How are you Egypt 😄😄😄

[@itsmydam5684]

Ya it is my dam right

[@berhanwar]

@Darth Ruin Too late, it will flood Khartoom now 😅

[@Nudnik1]

Israel will back you up... My cousins Ethiopian Jew s.

[@leule9684]

King Habesha Egypts are Busy brother. at the moment they sending their troops to Libya I don't know why but maybe they will be with Us on the The Cermony day For Us a happy Day 😅😁😁😁😁🙏for them still not sure because Egyptian people thinks Nile river as their blood and in the previous times they warn Us even if we take a spoon out of the river of Nile that The consequences would be bad but Here we are today filling our Massive Dam and Celebrating with Our Ethiopian people, and Thanks To God we are Happy for that,This is a big chapter for all Ethiopians.Egypt's are mourning 😭😭😭😭😭 I hope

[@genbaw542]

@Darth Ruin Rivers will be diverted.

[@habtamubelachew8017]

The Dam is located in Ethiopia,why you are invited a reporter or a gust from Nairobi instead of Ethiopia similar to Cairo.NOT FAIR !!!

[@hananbintbaba3419]

We did it Its my dam

[@melkamyaradalig6205]

#itsmydam!

[@mesfinktkt6823]

U mean our dam

[@yordiethio5231]

It's my dam 😊😊😊 ethiopia 💚💛💝

[@brightsideethiopia1276]

Ende anchi alesh ende

[@yordiethio5231]

😄😄😄

[@brightsideethiopia1276]

Yordi Ethio alawekshignm a barni_mb negn eresashign telgram lay

[@yordiethio5231]

𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒂 𝒂𝒍𝒉 𝒏𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒆𝒛𝒂🤞🤞

[@brightsideethiopia1276]

Yordi Ethio text argilgn @barni_mb blesh gbina

[@kalebmengesha9784]

In order to get the full image of what is going on, You should interview someone from Ethiopia not Kenya. You interviewed some one from Egypt only.. this is one sided

[@SMunro]

Egypt and Sudan should be required to reforest their deserts with fifty percent of their water. Trees make rain. Doing nothing about your own responsibilities, and threatening others for using their water for themselves is unacceptable.

[@senaitgetaneh6943]

Thank you we don't go back u don't even expect the filling in side the citizen of Ethiopia for sure we don't feer war they can do and will respond two times Egypt has defeated by Ethiopian's but i don't think they got the lesson

[@yeme5224]

hello sudan does not have to wary about ther water becaseu the city is going to floode hAhahahaha

[@itskhaled2524]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@SSM14319]

❤️

[@AshfaqueVision]

From India ❤️🇮🇳

[@RandomVideos-316]

U look very beautifull

[@RandomVideos-316]

@@Hairy_Ape gi san orewa do u ime des ka

[@RandomVideos-316]

@@Hairy_Ape i mean to say what do u mean by that i dont get your comment thats all

[@alieudarboe5589]

What' are they talking about? If the source of this nile come from Egypt they will do worst than this ..God know the reason he created it like this .

[@Nudnik1]

He is saying he won't let Israeli ships through Suez canal (again). They tried this several times and lost badly since they didn't build the canal nor the Aswan Dam Which Soviet Union built. Egypt stupid.

[@yeme5224]

ethiopia empire sun semes to rise well i think ethiopia and sudan will colonize egypt so easly

[@bchanel5898]

The dam is the source of Energy, Egypt is extremely selfish Arrogant and how come BBC can't find Ethiopian representative BBC taking side to Egypt which is not fair.we Ethiopian will stund together and fight to our right.

[@Africanpeopleparty]

B Chanel all black nation are with Ethiopia 🇪🇹, we Nigeria are with you, let them talk what they like, we are fully prepared and ready for anything coming from the Egypt and his allies Arab league, Ethiopia we are with you, go on and fill the dam

[@AhmedRagab-bd3mt]

Egypt has the only source for living is the Nile River but Ethiopia has many rivers for living and spend about 100 milliar of water to cows and animals but we need only in Egypt 55 milliar for drink and for industrials environment and for Agriculture

[@genbaw542]

Of course their colonial masters, they have big investments there.

[@osamamostafa4391]

Abiy Ahmed tell you lies that Egypt is selfish but this isn't true, this dam built in the north of Ethiopia so if this dam damage it will be very dangerous for the north countries without any harm to Ethiopia, so who is selfish

[@Abyotable]

Ahmed Ragab you Egyptian have enough resources like underground water, Red Sea, Mediterranean ,Swiss Cannel, tourism.......don’t blame Ethiopia for no reason

[@ambessashield9360]

LADY IN CARIO IS LYING!! Egypt has the BIGGEST water resources in the world, google the Nubian aquifer! Egypt’s underground water reservoirs are among the greatest in the world. It’s also have long coast lines to both Mediterranean and the Red Sea while Ethiopia, a nation of 110 million, is landlocked!

[@dadikkedude]

Fish don't swim under ground

[@ziont7867]

Sam W so there would be drought for lack of fish lol

[@titusrocker9664]

wont be enought for agriculture

[@legendovbago4716]

Let Arabs go ask water from middle East,let true Africans enjoy land of their ancestors

[@dadikkedude]

@@legendovbago4716 problem is Africa is carved up by Europeans. Rather work together and come to compromises then do your own thing with pissed off neighbors.

[@LegacyHeroGaming]

Egypt has access to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, and they are talking about the Nile being their only source? Meanwhile Ethiopia is legitimately landlocked? Absurd.

[@petrosgrandi2662]

The irony right?! 🤣🤣👊🏼

[@at5670]

Darth Ruin ...Yes!!! CLEAN DRINKABLE WATER ...Just Take the salt out of it.....countries like Isreal, Do It All The Time.

[@encore8075]

@Darth Ruin this is 21th century not 6000 B.C

[@laithalabri8456]

@@at5670 need for drinking water isn't the only issue. The Nile is used to irrigate Egyptian agriculture, which is a large sector of the Egyptian economy

[@laithalabri8456]

@K Boketsu from what I can tell, the Aswan Dam was constructed to reduce the unpredictability of the Nile floods, which actually helped downstream farmers, as their crops would no longer be washed away as frequently or not receive enough rain. In essence, the Aswan Dam actually helps Egyptian agriculture, specifically because it is managed by the Egyptian government. It can control the amount of water that flows downstream within Egypt's borders. The GERD, on the other hand, is not controlled by Egypt, and so they understandably have concerns about how it will be used. I'm not necessarily supporting either side, but I definitely am acknowledging that the Egyptians have genuine reason for concern.

[@tadetade7585]

, 'tricks' 😜😜😜😜😜viva ethiopian. We love you. from South AFICA

[@philly2336]

We will die for that dam💪🏾💚💛❤️

[@dadikkedude]

Let's hope it doesn't come to that.

[@nativeeast3321]

It’s time for a change of guard. The weaker nations shall become strong and stronger nations shall become weak.

[@tgabebe4094]

We Ethiopians we did it that's my dam🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹👍

[@alieudarboe5589]

This an African Dam period.

[@ykmvp1870]

Sudan and Egypt are in Africa

[@alieudarboe5589]

@@ykmvp1870 Africa is a Black continent for black skinn people and we don't solve our continental problem in France Germany America or the security council..AU exists

[@ykmvp1870]

Alieu Darboe no one brought europe into this you did I said Egypt and Sudan are African as well

[@alieudarboe5589]

@@ykmvp1870 Are you sure someone didn't request for America and some European countries to mediate and help settling the Nile disputes?

[@alieudarboe5589]

@@ykmvp1870 For your own information Europe and the west never stop in deshing their noses in African Affairs.

[@ethiorich9324]

Egyptian Nile River historically mistaken name, must be called #Ethiopian Abbay River.

[@Medjayon]

Keep dreaming fool hahahahaha

[@ethiorich9324]

@@Medjayon you will dream to see our abbay river.

[@g9qtpi]

Again no mention of the seven other dams downstream of this one.

[@SK-pm3cp]

Exactly!

[@abloodorange5233]

Well they came to an agreement like a grown-up. And Egypt's dam doesn't affect anyone.

[@g9qtpi]

@@abloodorange5233 Egypt is too cheap to build more dams to prepare for droughts so they want the GRD as their own reservoir. It would be like me asking you to hold a pitcher of water for me like a slave.

[@kirubeln7427]

I am really surprised why BBC always mention “tensions “when ever there is a talk about Nile dam.BBC can you please give me any tension raised when any country build any dam in any part of the world?or is it special for Ethiopia.Besides you have to be fair at least by inviting an Ethiopian for discussion.

[@gerum009]

- Egypt and Sudan agreed to apportion the whole Nile river ONLY between themselves,, excluding Ethiopia which is not only a basin country but a contributor of 85% of the waters. Is there a better example of "significant harm" than that? Or of lack of consultation? - Water is essential to life for Egyptians but not for Ethiopians? Don't human cells everywhere operate the same way and have the same needs? - In the event of lengthy drought, why would Ethiopia have the obligation to hold and release a predetermined amount to Egypt and Sudan? What cosmic debt do Ethiopians have to die of thirst while going around quenching the thirst of Egyptians and the Sudanese? What unbridled arrogance!

[@longclaw22-72]

A lot of Egyptians have negative views of black people. Ethiopia's dam would give power to millions and improve the quality of life of the Ethiopian people. Egypt wants to stop the dam therefore ensuring that Ethiopia stays weak and less developed which will in turn justify the racist stereotypes the Egyptians already have. Crazy stuff!

[@longclaw22-72]

Then again, it is pretty clear that Egypt has to protect their access to water. They're already struggling and this would precipitate the danger their people are facing. They've been taught for centuries that the Nile is theirs and theirs alone and even if it isnt true, they deserve to be protected....what a mess

[@longclaw22-72]

@Nadhir Cherfaoui No offense but you're a fool if you really believe this. The issue is maily geopolitical/geographical, yes it's about ressources. But you know the inherent anti-black racism that North Africans and other Arabs are taught the moment they're old enough to understand the world. This racism is always justified with stereotypes like "they're lazy, they're poor, they live like savages without electricity, etc". So when Ethiopia (oldest black civilization, only African country to never be colonized) wants to improve its quality of life and get rid of the "3rd world" label and Egypt wants to stop them...I cant help but find it a bit ironic. Because without the dam, 30 years from now, racist Egyptians will continue to teach their kids that they're superior to the black Ethiopians who cant even give electricity to it's people. The Nile starts in Ethiopia. I get that Egypt needs the water, but Ethiopoa has the right to do what it wants just like China, Turkey and other nations are doing with its water. Maybe Egypt can do like Jordan and import its water?

[@longclaw22-72]

@Nadhir Cherfaoui And the geopolitical aspect is important as well. Egypt doesnt want Ethiopia to improve because it would mean that the Egyptians have to deal with a new rival on the Eastern African coast.

[@longclaw22-72]

@Nadhir Cherfaoui We should be African brothers and sisters. We should be one extended African family but we're not because the North tends to see us as equivalent to dirt. You're trying to tell us that black and Arabs have equal standing in N. Africa? I have Tunisian, Moroccan and Algerian friends and they're the first to tell you that there is a big problem with racism in N. Africa

[@longclaw22-72]

@Nadhir Cherfaoui And yes the Ethiopians are changing their mindset. Why do you think they're this big dam. Again, I hope they find a solution but Egypt can import its water, some of its fellow Arab countries are already doing it. I have nothing but respect for all people but I wont pretend that the bigotry isnt real. You're N. African so you know, you're just pretending and I'm not sure why?

[@atyomane1787]

I am very disappointed by your correspondent from cairo somewhat she is BIASED . Nile is not the only source of water for Egypt . Since bbc a media it should be neutral .

[@realpolitics527]

Look at a map for once.

[@realpolitics527]

Egypt does not have trillions of dollars to create thousands of water desalination plants to meet demands of 99 million people. Any country that stops or reduces the water of another, is by definition, cruel. To stop water, the very essence of life, for millions of people, will make ethiopia one of the most cruellest nations today.

[@xxblackshadowxx335]

Are you stupid?

[@harisrakha860]

Desalination plants is quite costly, can be environmently damaging, and hard to maintain, the water it produce is pretty expensive. Drilling for underground sources is more convincing but it depends on the level of water underground. Nile is for everyone, I think everyone should maintain cool head and not hyper nationalistic about it. Ethiopia has a right of the water because it in their teritorial sovereignty and eygpt has a right of the water because is technically their only source of livelihood. Hope for the best to africa!

[@genbaw542]

@@realpolitics527 only God stop the flow of water, unless we divert the rivers, which we'll be forced to if you try to harm the dam.

[@kidanemedhane8050]

Time for Ethiopia to use thier own resource no one can stop it support from Eritrea ❤️❤️❤️

[@terefeofficial7514]

That’s my dam

[@sherifahmed7441]

Terefe Official it's my Suez canal

[@ethlove3908]

It's my dam🇪🇹

[@ce1834]

nope, you don't own anything lol, your country is poor af

[@berhanwar]

@@ce1834 The people may be poor now but the country is rich with natural resources.

[@genbaw542]

@@ce1834 only inside your little mind yes,in fact your mind is so little your words are fighting each other for space.

[@sherifahmed7441]

Eyerusalem Dechasa it's my Suez canal

[@sherifahmed7441]

Persian Lion you guys will have to go around africa to get your goods exported 😂😂

[@tareyads5906]

Egypt and Sudan built several dams on the river and never consulted Ethiopia. Ethiopian have every right to use its river.

[@selamanashebo8798]

Nile for Ethiopians

[@osamamostafa4391]

Nile for 10 countries from thousands of years and what Ethiopia does will generate a war

[@sherifahmed7441]

Selaman Ashebo it looks like you don't have any idea of how the world works.

[@egyptionpharaoh2463]

@@sherifahmed7441 How the Ethiopian army ranked 60th, the Egyptian army defeated the 9th?

[@sherifahmed7441]

Egyption pharaoh they know very well that their army is weak and incompetent

[@egyptionpharaoh2463]

@@sherifahmed7441 Yes, they know that the Egyptian army is stronger than the Ethiopian army, but they do not recognize😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@helpz97]

when currently the water usage is 100% to Egypt and 0% to Ethiopia is favored by Egypt , until we reach 50%-%50% for both sides, there is no need for talks. water monopoly by Egypt needs now.

[@bamatube7810]

Ethiopia has the right to use its own water Egypt should accept this right, selfish country in the world

[@corrupted4726]

Im from the Philippines We support you Ethiopia!

[@imgonewiththewindfab]

Greenland is so lucky for having abundant water source that only them owns.. no one argues

[@number9606]

Well are you sure? Trump asked to purchase it. Water is the new oil

[@imgonewiththewindfab]

@@number9606 Denmark is the best colonizer in the world.. US is too evil

[@abloodorange5233]

Well Greenland 's water is not flowing and supporting 150 million people... The nile is. Ethiopia has to come to an agreement so as not to deprive 150 million people of their water they have been using for thousands of years. if they can't come to an agreement they shouldn't have the dam.

[@kurousagi8155]

Lol US is so evil they pay for Danish healthcare system by subsidizing the price controls Europeans exercise on their own domestic markets.

[@davidwilliams3005]

Greenland is trying to sell it bases to the Chinese so the Chinese can spy on the US and bomb the crap out of us in the event of a war. Of course we aren't going to let that happen.

[@girmatadesse4665]

It is interesting to see our kenyan sister representing Ethiopians and defending GERD. Thank you our reliable neighbors!

[@arnobghosh1065]

Love from Bangladesh ❤❤

[@solomonend8235]

Shame on you BBC. Biased reporting.😡

[@qal211]

God bless Ethiopia and Ethiopians.!!!!!!!

[@number9606]

The Arabs (middle east) will support Egypt The African's will standby for Ethiopia African's vs Arabs

[@lovelife-su4yw]

it's my DAM!!

[@osamamostafa4391]

it's your ass

[@dadikkedude]

Calling things mine is what is going to be the downfall of our societies.

[@sherifahmed7441]

love life it's my Suez canal

[@sinan1913]

The Nile belongs to 3 countries . not just one . Egypt and Sudan have a right to enjoy the nile too . Ethiopia is being greedy . it should share water to the people and wildlife of its neighbours Egypt and Sudan

[@Blaine1921]

Nonesense.

[@ahmedmohamed663]

The Politics Addict The Egyptian people are not asking you to not fill your dam because unlike you people we are a respectful and down to earth people all that we are asking for is to slow down the filling so we can have to go prepare. Not only we need the Nike for 95% of fresh water but it plays a huge part in our economy since 1/8th of it comes from agriculture be fair. Love from Egypt 🇪🇬🇸🇩🇪🇹

[@abrhamfekadu7259]

bbc be fair

[@Nudnik1]

They have an agenda... Shalom

[@danieldokash3620]

My question for Egypt do you need legally binding agreement? You gotta pay Ethiopia for the amount of water consumed for millions of years ..plus the amount water still follows toward you ?

[@አደይወልቃይትንቨርለይንዘ]

My beautiful country, Ethiopia, your happiness will continue

[@berhanwar]

Not one Ethiopian on this panel...

[@shayenadabopodcast3651]

We are the owners and we have full right to fill our dam.

[@brightsideethiopia1276]

Don’t be surprised by this another dam coming soon 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹💪we love you our prime minister d/r Abiy

[@lionofjudah1354]

My brotherly advice to The people of Egypt. We filled our first year target because we are people of God ... It rains for us. Are you going to fight GOD? all you need is Jesus. If you try something else I promise your country will be worst than Your brothers .... Sit down and be humble

[@osamamostafa4391]

we have christians(people of God) also, so is the GOD going to fight him self

[@lionofjudah1354]

Your Christian’s are abused and discriminated by the majority ... There will be a better day for them

[@sherifahmed7441]

Lion of Judah that's bullshit.

[@donovanedwards4513]

The only source of water? Ethiopia is landlocked Egypt is not. Only source, such a dumb statement.

[@Etsephatos2018]

They are not invite from Ethiopians because ABAY is Ethiopian.

[@semung2513]

Nile is not the only source of water for EGYPT

[@xmediabox]

Egypt should beg but not command Ethiopia. you can't bite the hands that feed you

[@osamamostafa4391]

the 9th strongest army beg to 60th strongest army :D

[@titusrocker9664]

Well the river is flowing in 3 countries which means god is feeding us not you .. enjoy the dam cuz it will be turned into ruins soon

[@xmediabox]

@@osamamostafa4391 that doesn't say at all Morality is on our side and we haven't lost a single war to date, you know why because we are ferry people

[@Blaine1921]

@@osamamostafa4391 you mean the 9th strongest army that has neever won a single war in its history?😂😂😂

[@osamamostafa4391]

@@Blaine1921 we won Israel(18th strongest army) in 1973 when they try taking a part of our country, so it's easy to win 60th when they try controlling the Nile flowing

[@ivataiwan2068]

We russian supporting Ethiopia

[@bircruz555]

Why does Egypt behave as if it is driving the agenda when it is not? Talking about legally binding agreement and such..., what exactly is the incentive or the appeal for the Ethiopians to want to partner with Egyptians in any way? The way they behave does not cut the mustard. I like to think most people understand bad marriage. Ethiopia has come this far in spite of all the sabotage Egypt has carried out, and it might as well not lose sleep over the cacophony from downstream.

[@giftkanyasa1610]

Africa is for blacks not Arabs and blue Nile is for Ethiopian Egypt keep quiet and Sudan that dam its in Ethiopia land so no to nonsense

[@Phobos_Thanatos]

Dig another river from maybe the red sea.

[@darkrising8280]

Do u know the main reason of a fresh water river 😑😑😑

[@Phobos_Thanatos]

Dark Rising oh ok well um.... water filters?

[@darkrising8280]

@Persian Lion would it not be a shity ass move from Djibouti if ethiopia could not export or bring in goods from the Djibouti ports

[@legendovbago4716]

@@darkrising8280 then Ethiopia would use Somalia or Kenya for imports,,the other commentor was showing that there is always a solution

[@darkrising8280]

@@legendovbago4716 yes thire is always a solution and it will be costly that's why everyone use the least harmful and least expensive solutions

[@eyerusalembedada1185]

Been reading all the amazing supportive comments below. On behalf of all Ethiopians, thank you. You have no idea how empowering your words are. Shame on BBC for not respecting us enough to have an Ethiopian correspondent talking about this. And which ever country wants to build a dam on the White Nile has Ethiopia's support.

[@shamas_kitchen]

*The person reading this may you have an amazing day and may you stay blessed with your lovely family and may your dreams come true.. My dream is to have 20k.. I been struggling to get there* ..!!! ❤

[@winnet4081]

God bless you. For having such a kind heart God will help you achieve your goal

[@shamas_kitchen]

@@winnet4081 Thankyou , you are kind too ❤

[@Phobos_Thanatos]

Shama's Kitchen 20K what? Money?

[@mintesnottesserabezabih2732]

In its long history; Ethiopia has never worked to harm any country and will not harm one going forward ! In fact, Egyptians were supposed to be very thankful to Ethiopia and other Nile basin countries as they have been almost exclusively using the Nile river for their benefit based on the unfair agreement orchestrated by colonial powers of the time without consulting the upstream countr ies like Ethiopia who contributes 86% . Now God has brought time for this country to use its natural resources and we will never sit and see any one to abuse our natural right of developing the resource we have as long as we never harm our neighbors ! VIVA Ethiopia and Praise & Glory be to GOD Almighty !!!

[@leulbkm]

አባይ (Abay)

[@yishakegatayishakegata7319]

Not only the dam but also the source for the river is ethlopia thus. so why you invite keneyan . this is not fair and it is not expected from this kinds of big media.

[@aberakotisso158]

Egyptian the are crying 😅😆😆😆😆

[@osamamostafa4391]

i think you are going to cry

[@egyptionpharaoh2463]

How the Ethiopian army ranked 60th, the Egyptian army defeated the 9th? Your army is only one ant 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@betelhemkidane7692]

I'm very much proud of My Country🇪🇹 prime minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed!!!!!!!😍😍😍

[@astawisafrica1820]

86% of Nile originates from Ethiopia, but Ethiopia gets none, 0%. Ethiopia deserve a fair share. Support Ethiopia's Equitable Share of the Nile! #NILEFORETHIOPIA @EthiopianWaters @AbbayMedia

[@shakisoguji6256]

The Egyptian need to be thankful for using this many years the river Abay freely. Now is the time for Ethiopia to use it. Do not forget this, Abay river is a pride for Ethiopia. Unless Egypt is selfish the big river is enough to 3 countries. Please think out of your box. Every human has a right to leave on this world. Egypt is a country Ethiopia also a big country.

[@Jonnycjful]

Is GERD Egypt's water insurance? Why not build your own dam for draught management? or pay for every liter of water that "may" be released in draught time.

[@abrahamafework1599]

KEEP CALM AND FILL THE DAM.....! TILL IT IS DONE

[@mimiassefa2230]

As a British Ethiopian i usually appreciate BBC News coverage BUT now,in relation to the continuing legacy of British colonialism regarding Abay and the Nile, BBC continues to exacerbate the 'unfairness' and total disregard perpetuated against Ethiopia regarding her Sovereign resource-.If an objective report was the intent then an Ethiopian reporter(we have many) should have been invited to respond on our behalf. The UK felt strong enough about the Falklands to go to war yet the Falklands geographically speaking, originally, did not belong to the UK whereas Abay, is on Ethiopian soil and has always belonged to Ethiopia!.Britain's role in the histories of the M.East and Africa is at the heart of current conflicts..quite a legacy!

[@surafelwondemubekele9992]

Dam Location : Ethiopia BBC guests: "specialists" from Cairo and Nairobi Ethiopia : we conducted the filling of the dam without causing harm to anyone! BBC, Egypt & Sudan : 🤔🤔🤔🤔 Ethiopian People current feeling : 😁😁😀😀😃😃😄😄😜😜😛😛 GOD!.... I'M SO PROUD OF MY COUNTRY!

[@yoyoali1468]

We build the dam on Abay river not on the Nile river be clear that the source of Abay river is Ethiopia so we have a right to build on it.This dam is a way to get out of trouble and famine, not to cause trouble for neighboring countries.

[@wa8821]

It’s kind of unfair, more than 86%the water comes from Ethiopia and been 0% for Ethiopia , so Ethiopia deserves to have a share and also a dray season is for everyone countries not only for Egypt. ....,Egyptians , they shouldn’t ask Ethiopia for dry season , it’s for for all the countries not only for Egypt or Ethiopia

[@eyobmeskelu1938]

for the lady in cairo ethiopia won't change her position and don't lie about egypt water source egypt has got underground water + sea water in which egypt has started to purify sea water into fresh water.....

[@abubekerhussen9458]

She started to speak the truth and they didn’t want to hear it 😂 Shame

[@tesfayetsedalu9420]

It is done already...we keep going based on our facts

[@user-fs9dx1jb8x]

It is our water and it’s our Dam.

[@rieyeesayas3123]

we Ethiopians believe in God and God is always with us no matter what we will win

[@michaeltsegaye4630]

Egypt stands against "unilateral action", while presenting a unilateral colony era document as an evidence for its right over the nile water, what a hypocrite. "The Egyptian side insist on having a binding agreement that gurantees that the water flow willnot be affected by the building of the dam and by the filling and opretion later on." Here the Egyptian woman you forget to say that Egyptians were insisting Ethiopia should able to release 59 bill meter cube water every year, and when Ethiopia say I can't release more than 40 bill meter cube water your Egyptian government bring the unilateral colony document as a legal evidence. The Egyptian woman for your surprise the Nile is not the only source of water for egyptians as the middle east is not the only source of petrolium for USA. Egypt has an enormous amount of ground water and has a large coast line along The red and meditranian sea. atlast you present the Egyptian argument analticaly though it is full of misinformation and you Portray Ethiopia as an obstacle for reaching a multilateral progressive agreement. And BBC Is it hard to find an Ethiopian to present the Ethiopian side of the argument?

[@Mohassen5]

Proud to be an Ethiopian for building this dam against all odds. We built it our self we will fill it ourself we do not need anyone’s permission. It should have been built 200 years ago. And any agreement signed without Ethiopia in the colonial times favoring Egypt has no meaning to us. And if you ask any of us, the Nile is ours and we have the right to build it and fill it. And now after we see that we want another dam on it. We are not saying to keep the water we are saying it is time to share

[@dashtron7966]

Holy. the comment section on these Ethiopian dam videos are more of a war zone than basically 95% of the world

[@kaank5921]

Nothing is going to come out of this unfortunately, this year nothing has gone right ;((

[@nazrawitabbay7700]

Ethiopia doesn't even need a diplomacy with Egypt, they have their own right to do so , there is no conspiracy about this.

[@melkamyaradalig6205]

Ethiopia says... who gives a DAM! Why don’t bbc report about how many people in ethiopia 🇪🇹 had an access to electricity, and clean water 💧for a drink? Why don’t you mention about 1959 deal which gives 78% to EGYPT and 18 % to Sudan 🇸🇩 and 0.0000% to Ethiopia 🇪🇹? #itsmydam!

[@zionvision6942]

So Egypt is begging for Ethiopia's water and they're begging for it by force. It is Ethiopia's water, territory and dam and like all over the world, multilateralism has nothing to do with with their sovereign rights to a dam.

[@yohanneshaile8213]

What is that means binding argument 🤔. We Ethiopian have a full right to fill our dam as we just did. Tell me why egyptian have Aswan dam? Ya for their economical growth so why not ethiopian. Egyptian are very lucky and be thankful to sit and discuss this issue while we are the source of the issue at the first place. Also its always make me laugh when I heared egyptian saied its a gift from God 😆 🤣. We Ethiopian have to say that and feel generous to share our gift with them. #ItsMyDam 💚💛❤

[@guenetassefa1550]

During drought, Egypt should use its own dam - oswan dam. Egypt is trying to dictate but it is not going to work. Egyptian should be grateful for using the water freely all these years. Now, it is time for Ethiopia to prosper and use its fair share of water.

[@BrookMereja]

Nile dam in Ethiopian population it's heart beat more than 60 million population in the dark in ethiopia but in Egypt 100% in the light and 99 million Ethiopian use charcoal or fire wood for cooking more than the total population of Egypt: for this its my dam🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@ermiyasmulatu9437]

Nile is not the only source water for Egypt ! they have a lots of water source red sea , Mediterranean ocean ,and the world largest under ground water!