Resolution 1791 (2007) / adopted by the Security Council at its 5809th meeting, on 19 December 2007

Security Council resolution 1791 (2007) [on extension of the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB)]

Decides to extend until 31 Dec. 2008 the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB) as set out in resolution 1719; encourages the authorities and political actors in Burundi to continue their dialogue; urges the Palipehutu-FNL to return to the Joint Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JVMM) without delay or preconditions and to immediately release all children associated with it; calls on both parties to the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement to refrain from any action that might lead to a resumption of hostilities and to resolve outstanding issues in a spirit of cooperation; encourages the South African Facilitation, the Regional Peace Initiative, the African Union and other international partners to reinforce efforts in support of the early conclusion of the peace process between the Government of Burundi and Palipehutu-FNL; requests the Secretary-General, including through BINUB, to play a robust political role in support of the peace process; encourages BINUB and the Facilitation to expedite their consultations on a common approach to deal with the issue of alleged FNL dissidents; encourages the Burundian Government to pursue its efforts regarding peace consolidation challenges.

Adopted unanimously, 5809th meeting

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Issued in: Resolutions and decisions of the Security Council, 1 August 2007-31 July 2008 - S/INF/63 - (SCOR, 62nd year).