"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.
Celebrating the 4th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence
By PaanLuel Wel, Juba, South Sudan
July 9, 2015 (SSB) — The naysayers will have their field day marveling at our “credulity” and government’s “hypocrisy” for celebrating the 4th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence amidst war—massive displacement, destruction and death.
Nonetheless, the essence an independent nation is to have an opportunity to mess up your own house without having the temerity to blame someone else for it lest you feel a big liar. South Sudan is a sovereign state whose freedom was achieved with the precious blood of millions of South Sudanese people for a period spanning over 50 years.
We refuse to be exclusively defined by the ephemeral crisis.
celebration of July 9th
We, South Sudanese people within the country and across the world, ought to commemorate this solemn day, if not for anything else given the current dire state of our nation, then at least as a recognition of all our historic sacrifices offered to achieve this day, for the living memory of all our martyrs and in the name of all our war veterans.
The sovereign state of South Sudan
Happy 4th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of South Sudan Junubeen! May peace and reconciliation once more revisit the beloved people of South Sudan!!
PaanLuel Wël – Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PaanLuel Wël Media
PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a prominent news and commentary platform dedicated to covering the news, history, culture, literature, and socio-political affairs of South Sudan and the world. Established in July 2011, the website was born out of PaanLuel Wël’s vision to create a space for free expression and constructive dialogue during a pivotal moment in South Sudan’s history.
Through PaanLuel Wël Media, he has cultivated a vibrant intellectual forum that features a diverse range of voices, from poets, authors, and academics to activists, commentators, and community columnists. The platform is rooted in the belief that an informed and engaged citizenry is essential to the project of nation-building and social transformation.
PaanLuel Wël is a passionate advocate for the power of media to educate, empower, and connect people across political, ethnic, and generational divides. He is committed to fostering a culture of dialogue, tolerance, and inclusivity and is deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.
