"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.
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.
Natl Security Service Bill 2014 ------- AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ADVISORY 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 South Sudan: Parliament must reject new security bill with excessive powers Amnesty International spokespeople available for interview South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) will be granted sweeping powers to arrest, detain, seize property and conduct searches if…
By PaanLuel Wel, South Sudan The gov't has passed into law a controversial Security Bill despite stiff protest from members of the official opposition party--SPLM-DC (and curiously, some SPLM members from Equatoria) who stormed out of the House. MPs from the gov't side simply went ahead, voted and passed the…
Commentary on the NSS Bill ------ See attached an analysis of the 8 October draft NSS Bill by AI, CEPO, HRW, Enough, Redress and SSANSA. Key recommendations are as follows: - South Sudan’s National Legislative Assembly (NLA) should amend the NSS bill to strictly limit the powers of the…
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