White Nile
Americannoun
noun
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The Egyptian geologist expressed the fear that Ethiopia could use the dam to exert "military power", especially over Sudan - a strategically important ally for Egypt - as the Blue Nile and White Nile meet in Khartoum.
From BBC
Many RSF fighters attempted to withdraw across the White Nile River to safer areas on the western side as pressure mounted on their positions.
From BBC
The Emergency Lawyers network said the attacks happened in al-Kadaris and al-Khelwat towards the north of White Nile state - areas where the military had no presence.
From BBC
Dr Mohammed, who is originally from Sudan's White Nile State but came to el-Fasher to study medicine in 2014, also pays homage to his team, who have ignored many opportunities to flee.
From BBC
The extent of the damage to the dam was unclear but serious damage to the dam threatened major flooding of the White Nile.
From Reuters
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