Ethiopia Accuses President Trump Of Inciting War By Suggesting That Egypt Could Blow Up Its Grand Dam

DW: Ethiopia accuses Trump of inciting 'war' over Nile dam

US President Donald Trump predicted that Egypt would "blow up" a mega-dam that Ethiopia is building on the Nile.

Neighboring countries have criticized plans for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

Ethiopia demanded Saturday that the US "clarify" remarks by President Donald Trump in which he said Egypt may try to "blow up" the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam currently under construction in the East African country.

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew summoned US Ambassador Mike Raynor to demand an explanation, according to a statement from the ministry.

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WNU Editor: President Trump is not inciting war over Ethiopia's Nile dam. He is warning them that Egypt will act if there is no agreement between Egypt and Ethiopia on how to share the water resources of the Nile.

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Ethiopia blasts Trump remark that Egypt will 'blow up' dam -- AP

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Ethiopian foreign minister accuses Trump of 'incitement to war' -- UPI

Ethiopia summons U.S. ambassador over Trump comments in dam dispute -- Reuters

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