Sets out the composition of the Mission and provides an account of its activities on the following issues: the political transition process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; continuing insecurity in the eastern part of the country and the need for good-neighbourly relations; the situation in Bukavu; the role of the UN Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC); the UN Operation in Burundi (ONUB); and the regional dimension of the conflict. Regarding the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, strongly urges the Transitional Government to develop its disarmament, demobilization, repatriation, resettlement or reintegration plan, to be supported by MONUC and recommends that: i) the espace présidentiel hold regular meetings with the International Committee in Support of the Transition (CIAT) to help "prioritize priorities" from the extensive road map produced by the Transitional Government; ii) MONUC explore with the Transitional Government and the Congolese Armed Forces short-term measures to address the problems posed by non-governmental armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and MONUC do all they can to accelerate the deployment of enhanced capabilities into the area; and iii) the joint commissions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi established in 2002 be reactivated. Turning to the situation in Burundi, recommends that: i) the Council undertake a deeper reflection on the issue of Forces nationales de libération (FNL); ii) the Council take urgent action on the report of the assessment mission to Burundi on the feasibility of establishing an international judicial commission of inquiry; iii) the Council proactively urge donor countries to disburse the much-needed financial aid and extend technical assistance to Burundians; and iv) the Council extend the mandate of ONUB. DAA

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