📢 Reporting Atrocities in South Sudan – For Grassroots Witnesses
To Our Brave Brothers and Sisters,
We know that many of you have witnessed horrors no one should ever have to see. Others among you have survived what cannot be forgotten—violence, displacement, and the loss of loved ones. These are not just acts of war. They are grave violations of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions. The enemy will be held accountable. Justice may take time, but it is coming.
Your voices matter. Speaking out—when it is safe to do so—is an act of courage. Every testimony honours those who were killed. Every whispered truth is a light in the darkness. Our hearts cry for our fallen brothers and sisters. But they are not forgotten. We will not forget.
If you have camera footage, photos, or testimony about killings, drone strikes, attacks or mass displacements – here’s where to safely send them to help bring justice and protection.
If possible, gather information if it is safe for you to do so
1. When did it happen Time and Date
2. Where did it happen
3. Who did it, what happened
4. Eyewitness accounts (you do not have to use your name for safety)
5. Pictures or videos, but be very careful as armed actors can turn very violent
You can share with SSFDA Website or email us at atrocities@ssfda.org or contact the organisations below.
Be safe, seek shelter, seek safety
1. 📩 UNMISS Human Rights Division
Email: unmiss-humanrights@un.org
Send: Videos, photos, voice notes, short written testimony
Why: UNMISS investigates and can refer cases to UN and international courts.
✅ Request CONFIDENTIALITY if needed.
2. 📩 UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (OHCHR)
Email: cohrss@ohchr.org
Send: Images, videos, survivor/witness accounts, locations, names
Use subject: 'URGENT: South Sudan Incident'
Ask for confidentiality and follow-up if needed.
3. 🕊️ Amnesty International (Crisis Response)
Email: evidence@amnesty.org
Twitter DM: @amnestyeastaf or @amnesty
Use: For digital photos, urgent field footage, or testimony
They help bring international attention to abuses.
4. 🔐 Human Rights Watch – Secure Upload
Submit anonymously at: https://tellus.hrw.org
No names required. Upload pictures, video, and descriptions.
Used for international advocacy and UN reports.
5. 📻 Trusted Local Media Outlets
Eye Radio: news@eyeradio.org
Radio Tamazuj: info@radiotamazuj.org
Use local stations if others are unreachable.
📱 Social Media Use (Only if safe)
• Add hashtags: #SouthSudan #UNMISS #WarCrimes #JusticeNow
• Tag: @UNMISSmedia @hrw @amnestyeastaf @UNHumanRights
• Write: short post with who/what/where/when + attach photo or video
• DO NOT post if it puts you in danger. Send privately instead.
🔐 Safety Tips
• Never share evidence publicly if it risks your safety
• Use Signal, WhatsApp or email for private sharing
• Ask trusted people to help forward if you have no access
• Blur faces before sharing where possible
If what you have seen haunts you, do not carry that burden alone. Speak with someone you trust. A friend, a village elder, a priest. There is strength in sharing, and healing begins with being heard.
We see you. We honour you. We will stand with you until the day justice is done and peace returns.
You are not forgotten.
With deepest solidarity,
Samuel Mut Gai Dhap
Chairman
South Sudan Federal Democratic Alliance (SSFDA)
