Sudan said that it will not accept the imposition of a fait accompli deal in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations, and is eager to respond against Ethiopia without resorting to war. Sudanese Sovereignty Council member Mohammed al-Fekky said that the Sudanese army can protect Sudanese territories and restore its lands in dispute with Ethiopia. “All we want is our land,” Fekky asserted, “It is not in the region’s interest that a war breaks out between Sudan and Ethiopia.”“Why does Ethiopia accept demarcation with Juba according to 1902 agreement, yet refuse it with Sudan?,” he asked. If any harm will happen, Sudan will be the affected country; therefore, there must be agreement to protect Sudan.”“Currently there is no official negotiation. We do not want escalation.”

Source: Egypt Independent January 24, 2021 11:37 UTC