"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.
Pendulum Swings: The Rise and Fall of Insurgent Militias in South Sudan
In recent months, a number of South Sudanese rebel militia commanders have accepted presidential amnesty, surrendered their forces, and begun negotiating their integration. Is this the end of the rebellions that have plagued South Sudan since independence?
Pendulum Swings: The Rise and Fall of Insurgent Militias in South Sudan, a new Issue Brief from the Small Arms Survey’s Human Security Baseline Assessment (HSBA) for Sudan and South Sudan, reviews Southern insurgent activities in 2012-13, focusing on groups’ strength, goals, achievements, and disposition following a renewed offer of amnesty from President Salva Kiir. The report is available here:
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.
