The Juba Massacre of 1992 Widows and Orphans Association (JMWOA) was established in 2007 by the widows and orphans of the 1992 Juba Massacre victims.

In June and July 1992, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) attempted to capture Juba City but were repelled by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF). In retaliation, the SAF and security agencies conducted random shootings and arrests targeting Southern Sudanese in Juba, including those in the army, police, prisons, and wildlife forces, as well as intellectuals accused of collaborating with the SPLA. Many were tortured, executed, or disappeared without a trace.

Victims’ families were ostracized, and associating with them was risky. This stigma persisted until the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) in 2005, which allowed families to seek answers about their missing loved ones. When no answers were forthcoming, the widows and orphans formed the JMWOA in 2009.

Today, the Association has 27 active members consisting of widows, orphans, and survivors. The actual number of those affected is larger, as seen during our memorial celebrations. As part of the global Sites of Conscience network, JMWOA honors the victims and engages in dialogue and education to foster justice, human rights, and reconciliation within our community.