"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.
While this revelation from Special Envoy Menkarios only confirm South Sudan official position that the town is a disputed territory and should be settled through negotiation, it still raise more questions than answers. For instant, where has this “UN Special Envoy” been when South Sudan was driven out of Heglig/Paanthou by, among others, the UN Ban-ki Moon, his boss? Why surfacing now when he should have come out in South Sudan time of need? Will he utter the same conviction in Khartoum? etc
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.
