Advancing Humanitarian Safety & Resilience in South Sudan
CHSD is a national NGO which provides timely security alerts, analysis and practical advice to help humanitarian organisations, diplomatic missions and private organisations operate with greater awareness and preparedness in South Sudan.
Security information and advisory support for South Sudan
National expertise. Local insight. Informed decisions.
The Centre for Humanitarian Security & Development (CHSD) is a registered South Sudanese national NGO providing security information, analysis and practical advice to humanitarian organisations, diplomatic missions and private organisations.
Our work connects established field relationships and a source network with analysis by experienced South Sudanese security professionals, helping organisations understand changing risks and make informed operational decisions.
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Information that supports operations
CHSD supports staff safety, humanitarian access and continuity of operations through timely reporting, contextual analysis and practical security advice. Our open-access approach helps organisations benefit from shared information, irrespective of their individual capacity to pay.
Alerts and operational updates
WhatsApp alerts and situational updates on incidents and developments affecting operating locations, routes and staff movements. Reporting provides the location, available detail and operational context, with uncertainty clearly identified.
Analysis and incident data
Regular analytical reports, incident datasets and trend analysis to help organisations understand the wider security environment, identify emerging concerns and inform planning.
Security advice and briefings
Consultations and briefings on changing operational risks, movement considerations and preparedness. Practical advice supports organisations in assessing their exposure and making decisions appropriate to their activities.
A source network grounded in local knowledge
CHSD draws on the field relationships and source networks developed through James Chol’s work as PLSO’s head analyst. This experience brings continuity, knowledge of local dynamics and established relationships into a nationally led service.
Archer International’s geographical presence across South Sudan provides additional reporting channels to extend coverage and strengthen local insight.
Source reporting is assessed for reliability, corroborated where possible and analysed for operational relevance. Our approach distinguishes reported information from confirmed facts, recognises uncertainty and protects sensitive sources.
Operational reporting in practice
Our updates connect developments in the field with the context organisations need to maintain situational awareness. The example below illustrates the format of an incident-group update.
Military Inspection, Agwelek Forces, Fangak County, Jonglei State
Local sources in Fangak County report that Major General Paromi Anguiy Otein, Deputy Commander of the Agwelek Forces, arrived from Panyikang today, 2 October 2026, to conduct a military inspection. This deployment aims to consolidate the Agwelek forces' presence in Fangak in preparation for the upcoming December elections.
Archived example from the incident group, shown to illustrate the reporting format.
National leadership. Professional standards.
CHSD is a South Sudanese national NGO licensed and registered with National Security, the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission and the Criminal Investigation Department. CHSD leads service delivery and retains responsibility for analytical independence and accountability to donors.
Archer International Limited provides office hosting and overhead support, including IT, HR, finance and logistics. This enables the CHSD team to concentrate on reporting, analysis and advisory support.
Continuing technical guidance and quality assurance support the application of international security best practice, including impartial reporting, responsible information handling and practical risk advice. The structure combines South Sudanese professional leadership with lower overheads and reduced reliance on expatriate management.
Preserving a shared resource for South Sudan
Following PLSO’s withdrawal at the end of September 2026, continuity of shared security information is a priority. Reduced funding, operational constraints and an uncertain political environment make reliable, accessible information essential to organisations working across the country.
CHSD welcomes partnerships with diplomatic missions and donors to sustain open access, strengthen the source network and invest in South Sudanese professional capacity.
Who leads the service?
CHSD leads service delivery, reporting and analysis. Archer supports the organisation with infrastructure, administrative services and continuing professional guidance.
How is donor funding managed?
Funding is received, held and administered by CHSD, with donor reporting and transparent accounting for programme expenditure and Archer’s support costs. Archer supports fundraising on CHSD’s behalf.
Who can use the service?
The service supports national and international NGOs, diplomatic missions, development partners and private organisations operating in South Sudan. Contact the CHSD team for access to updates or to discuss advisory requirements.
Contact CHSD
For security information, advisory support and partnership enquiries, contact our operations team.
Request More Information
For security information, advisory support and partnerships in South Sudan.
Contact our team to request access to WhatsApp security updates, discuss your organisation’s operational needs or explore funding and partnership opportunities.
Complete the form below or email operations@chsd-southsudan.org.