My Recent Article on the BBC: South Sudan Has not Lived up to the Hype

There were great celebrations and high expectations when South Sudan finally seceded from the Sudan on July 9th, 2011. Yet, barely a year into South Sudan’s much-hyped independence, the country has failed miserably to live up to expectations. It has been gripped by both external and internal problems that are threatening to tear it apart in its infancy. Nevertheless, there is hardly any regret among South Sudanese citizens for the 98% overwhelming vote they gave for South Sudan’s independence from Khartoum.

Viewpoint: South Sudan has not lived up to the hype

BBC News
As South Sudan prepares to celebrate the first anniversary of its independence, blogger PaanLuel Wel discusses whether the world’s newest country has lived up to the hopes of a year ago…

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PaanLuel Wël

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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.

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