Security Council resolution 1040 (1996) [on deterioration in the situation and efforts to facilitate a comprehensive political dialogue in Burundi]

Invites Member States and others concerned to cooperate in the identification and dismantling of radio stations which incite hatred and acts of violence in Burundi; requests the Secretary-General, in consultation as appropriate with OAU and with Member States concerned, to consider what further steps of a preventive nature may be necessary in order to avoid the situation deteriorating further, and to develop contingency plans as appropriate; welcomes the sending by the Secretary-General of a technical security mission to Burundi to examine ways to improve existing security arrangements for UN personnel and premises and the protection of humanitarian operations; declares its readiness in the light of that report and of developments in the situation: (a) to consider the imposition of measures under the Charter of UN, including a ban on the supply of all arms and related matériel to Burundi and travel restrictions and other measures against those leaders in Burundi who continue to encourage violence; and (b) to consider what other steps may need to be taken.

Adopted unanimously, 3623rd meeting

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Concerns deterioration in the situation and efforts to facilitate a comprehensive political dialogue in Burundi.