TITLE

Friction flows over Nile waters

AUTHOR(S)

George, Alan

PUB. DATE

May 1998

SOURCE

Middle East;May98, Issue 278, p15

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents information on the reaction to a massive irrigation scheme by Egypt causing friction between the states of the Nile basin. Reason for the friction; Details on the water dispute over increased water demands of some states in the basin; Information on the irrigation project; What the main points of contention are.

ACCESSION #

581929

 

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