Trump's Nile dam statement is declaration of war, says Ethiopian church body
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Trump and others who have been irresponsibly beating the drums of war and conflict should refrain from their “interference,” said a statement by the Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, now in the midst of its annual meeting.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, the statement said, is a project that brought hope to millions of people in Ethiopia suffering from lack of development and poverty.
Addis Ababa University also issued a statement denouncing Trump’s remarks, joining a host of Ethiopian groups and individuals as well as some U.S. senators who took to social media denouncing Trump’s statement as reckless and irresponsible.
“Addis Ababa University does not feel comfortable with the statement of President Trump as it might cause a serious global crisis and add to the pain of the world already plagued by the Covid-19 pandemic,” the university said.
“We would therefore like to advise that a reconsideration of the position of the United States, as stated by the president, would save the world from more trouble.” ■