"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.
Before he left for Addis, Gen. Kiir emotionally spoke to the media (public) the following words recorded on SSTV. What is his worry here?
“And if it is my decision, the chief mediator should be put aside and the position taken by another person,” he said when asked about the mediation team.
And on signing the peace or being detained in Addis Ababa: This is what he had to say: “I led South Sudan to independence and if that is the way I am going to leave [power – by being detained in Addis Ababa], no problem.”
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.
