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       Ethiopia Begins Diverting Flow of Blueu Nile For Dam Construction

   Ethiopia has begun diverting the flow of the Blue Nile to make way for
   a giant dam, which is raising concerns in other countries.
   The government held a ceremony Tuesday at the construction site of the
   Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam to mark the beginning of diverting the
   waters from the Blue Nile, one of the Nile River`s main tributaries.
   Both Egypt and Sudan have expressed concern that they will not have
   enough water to support their populations.
   Ethiopian officials say the nearly $5-billion project will not affect
   the supply of water. They also say that the dam will provide
   electricity not only for Ethiopia, but also for neighboring countries.
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