"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.
Hon. Taban Deng Ghai, Former Chief Negotiator of SPLM-IO & Minister of Mining in the Transitional Government of National Unity, Juba, 19 July 2016
“We reject any intervention of third party in South Sudan. We should provide our security by ourselves because there are some countries in the region, where foreign troops are deployed have remains in chaos such as Somalia, Libya..etc. All people of South Sudan, SPLM- IO and SPLM- IG must stand behind the president; one community, one nation, and one president,” Hon. Taban Deng Ghai, Former Chief Negotiator of SPLM-IO & Minister of Mining in the Transitional Government of National Unity, Juba, 19 July 2016
“We want peace. No more war. We must all stand behind President Salva Kiir Mayardit. I appeal to Dr. Riek Machar to return to Juba and continue his job as First Vice President. If he refuse to return, than people should know that SPLM/A-IO is a big organization, and is not a one man organization, therefore, we will maintain peace and continue to implement the compromise peace agreement,” Hon. Taban Deng Ghai, Former Chief Negotiator of SPLM-IO & Minister of Mining in the Transitional Government of National Unity, Juba, 14 July 2016
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.
