United Nations Security Council Resolution 1959
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| Date | 16 December 2010 |
| Meeting no. | 6,451 |
| Code | S/RES/1902 (Document) |
| Subject | The situation in Burundi |
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15 voted for None voted against None abstained |
| Result | Adopted |
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United Nations Security Council Resolution 1959, adopted unanimously on December 16, 2010, after recalling resolutions 1719 (2006), 1791 (2007), 1858 (2008) and 1902 (2009), the Council established the United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB) to replace the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB) as part of a scaled-down United Nations presence in the country for an initial period of twelve months, beginning January 1, 2011.
In the preamble of the resolution, the Council recognised the successful holding of elections in Burundi between May and September 2010 and encouraged the government to create space for all political parties. It was further encouraged by the government's anti-corruption policy and progress towards peace and stability. The Council welcomed the engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission in Burundi, and the latter's commitment to regional integration within the Economic Community of the Great Lakes Countries and East African Community.
The resolution also expressed concern at human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture and restrictions on civil liberties.
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