“UN Trusteeship” is an Insult to the South Sudanese People

Nothing in our historied conscience would justify the UN trusteeship of South Sudan. Nothing in the recorded history of UN administration around the world would suggest that the UN would be any better than our present leadership.

Nothing in the Rwandan genocide compelled the UN to babysit that country in 1994. Nothing in the wanton killing in Darfur warrant the UN to claim trusteeship over the Sudan.

The UN and their local version, UNMISS, haven’t officially broached this subject and yet it is everywhere of late. So where is this idea coming from? Someone putting out the feelers….testing the waters?

The idea is insulting to South Sudanese people and should be condemned by all sides…the rebels and the gov’t, the G-11 and the opposition parties in Juba, and particularly the western-funded local NGOs and civil society bodies who seem to be fast falling for the bait.

By PaanLuel Wel

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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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