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<p>The Nile, one of the longest rivers in the world, has not been subjected to a uniform legal regime yet, despite the pressing needs. The hitherto proposals presented by the riparian states of the lower and upper reaches have not been unanimously accepted. Egypt and Sudan face particular difficult situation since the Nile river is their main source of water supply. It is argued that the lack of necessary coordination among all the States in the basin may in the future lead to significant damage and consequences both in terms of access to water and its quality. This short study critically examines past and present initiatives undertaken to solve one of the most controversial aspects of international law in Africa.</p>
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The Nile, one of the longest rivers in the world, has not been subjected to a uniform legal regime yet, despite the pressing needs. The hitherto proposals presented by the riparian states of the lower and upper reaches have not been unanimously accepted. Egypt and Sudan face particular difficult situation since the Nile river is their main source of water supply. It is argued that the lack of necessary coordination among all the States in the basin may in the future lead to significant damage and consequences both in terms of access to water and its quality. This short study critically examines past and present initiatives undertaken to solve one of the most controversial aspects of international law in Africa.

The Impact of the 1959 Agreement on the Legal Status of the Nile in the Post-Colonial Period

Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric

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The Nile, one of the longest rivers in the world, has not been subjected to a uniform legal regime yet, despite the pressing needs. The hitherto proposals...

The Impact of the 1959 Agreement on the Legal Status of the Nile in the Post-Colonial Period

Published Online: Dec 07, 2021

Page range: 283 - 307

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/slgr-2021-0016

Keywords
Nile, international rivers’ regimes, historical rights, right to use the river by all riparian states, the impact of some constructions on the quality of the Nile water, conflict on the base of the access to water

© 2021 Barbara Mielnik, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The Impact of the 1959 Agreement on the Legal Status of the Nile in the Post-Colonial Period

Published Online: Dec 07, 2021

Page range: 283 - 307

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/slgr-2021-0016

KeywordsNile, international rivers’ regimes, historical rights, right to use the river by all riparian states, the impact of some constructions on the quality of the Nile water, conflict on the base of the access to water

© 2021 Barbara Mielnik, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Nile, international rivers’ regimes, historical rights, right to use the river by all riparian states, the impact of some constructions on the quality of the Nile water, conflict on the base of the access to water