CAIRO - 27 July 2020: Sudanese Minister of Cabinet Affairs Khaled Omar Youssef said Saturday that the process of initiating the second filling of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a very dangerous step that threatens the security and safety of Sudan. "We adhere to the peaceful option, and all means to defend our country and not allow any party to threaten its security," he added. Ethiopia conducted its first filling in July 2020 with 5 billion cubic meters. The total capacity of the reservoir is 74 billion cubic meters to be filled over several years [the years number is still one of the disagreements between the three countries]. Ethiopia, on the other side affirms that the second filling will be conducted, despite all negotiations and mediations.

Source: Egypt Today June 27, 2021 11:37 UTC