> without giving up the claim to Hala'ib Triangle. Well, strictly speaking, either country could decide to claim both areas, it's just they believe that by doi

> without giving up the claim to Hala'ib Triangle. Well, strictly speaking, either country could decide to claim both areas, it's just they believe that by doing so they would be lessening their chances of their claim over the preferred area succeeding. So it might be more accurate to say "without weakening their claim" instead.