"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.
(AFP) –WASHINGTON — The United States urged southern Sudanese rebels Thursday to join a two-week truce in a contested border state where clashes have raged since before South Sudan gained independence in July.
South Sudanese men (AFP/File, Phil Moore)
South Kordofan remained under Khartoum’s northern administration when South Sudan became independent, but violent clashes have been pitting rebels from the region’s Nuba mountains against the Sudanese army.
Tuesday’s unilateral ceasefire by President Omar al-Beshir "is a positive initial step toward bringing stability and relief to those affected by violence since early June," State Department spokesman Victoria Nuland said.
"The United States strongly urges the (rebel) Sudan People?s Liberation Movement-North to show the same leadership and declare a two week ceasefire as well," she said in a written statement.
Nuland added that "the parties must immediately return to talks to agree to a full cessation of hostilities and a resolution of the political future of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile."
PaanLuel Wël – Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PaanLuel Wël Media
PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a prominent news and commentary platform dedicated to covering the news, history, culture, literature, and socio-political affairs of South Sudan and the world. Established in July 2011, the website was born out of PaanLuel Wël’s vision to create a space for free expression and constructive dialogue during a pivotal moment in South Sudan’s history.
Through PaanLuel Wël Media, he has cultivated a vibrant intellectual forum that features a diverse range of voices, from poets, authors, and academics to activists, commentators, and community columnists. The platform is rooted in the belief that an informed and engaged citizenry is essential to the project of nation-building and social transformation.
PaanLuel Wël is a passionate advocate for the power of media to educate, empower, and connect people across political, ethnic, and generational divides. He is committed to fostering a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and inclusivity and is deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.
