"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing" By Konstantin Josef Jireček, a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
Congrats to President-elect Jokowi of Indonesia, the world’s biggest Muslim-majority nation, and third biggest democracy. Amidst vicious wars involving radical Islamic outfits such as Hamas in Gaza, ISIS in Iraq/Syria, Boko Haram in Nigeria, Janjaweed in the Sudan, Hezbollah in Lebanon, Al-Shabab in Somali/Kenya and the worldwide networks of Al-Qaeda Inc., Indonesians have shown that Islam is not synonymous with violence nor incompatible with democracy. Seen against the backdrop of the recent tragedy in Eastern Ukraine involving the downing of the Malaysian plane, the outcome of this “free and fair” election is a needed respite for the people of Southeast Asia, of which Indonesia is the regional leader.
PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.
