Resolution 1049 (1996) / adopted by the Security Council at its 3639th meeting, on 5 March 1996.

Security Council resolution 1049 (1996) [requesting the Secretary-General to intensify the preparations for convening a regional conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region]

Demands that all concerned in Burundi refrain from all acts of violence, incitement to violence and from seeking to destabilize the security situation or depose the Government by force or by other unconstitutional means; calls upon all concerned in Burundi to engage, as a matter of urgency, in serious negotiations and mutual accommodation; requests the Secretary-General, in consultation with interested States and organizations, to report to the Council on the possibility of establishing a UN radio station in Burundi; calls upon all parties to cooperate fully with the Commission of Inquiry, reminds the Government of Burundi of its responsibility to ensure security and protection for members and personnel of the Commission, requests the Secretary-General to continue his consultations with the Government of Burundi and the OAU Observer Mission in Burundi with a view to ensuring that adequate security is provided for the Commission; requests the Secretary-General, in consultation as appropriate with the Government of Burundi, the Heads of State of the Great Lakes region, Member States concerned, OAU and the European Union, to intensify the preparations for convening a regional conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region.

Adopted unanimously, 3639th meeting

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Requests the Secretary-General to intensify the preparations for convening a regional conference for peace, security and development in the Great Lakes region.