"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.
JUBA, 18 November 2011 [Gurtong] – The University of Juba Academic Staff Association declared the strike on Thursday, saying their patience had run out after staying for several months without pay.
A letter addressed to all the campus staff referenced “Open Strike”, expressed that; “Despite the fact that payments of our salaries for August and September 2011 was delayed for almost three months, you have been diligently carrying out your duties and responsibilities. Nonetheless, this attitude was not appreciated by the authorities in charge of the university. Instead of receiving payment for the arrears of July and salary of October by the end of October, in accordance with the directives of the Ministry of Finance, we have not received any payment to date”, states the letter.
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.
