S/RES/1959 (2010) United Nations Security Council Distr.: General 16 December 2010 Resolution 1959 (2010) Adopted by the Security Council at its 6451st meeting, on 16 December 2010 The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions and the statements of its President on Burundi, in particular resolutions 1719 (2006), 1791 (2007), 1858 (2008) and 1902 (2009), Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and unity of Burundi, Taking note with appreciation of the successful holding of five consecutive elections between May and September 2010, which, despite divisions between political actors, did not lead to large-scale violence and constitute an important milestone in the consolidation of peace and democracy as well as sustainable development in Burundi, Encouraging the efforts of the Government of Burundi to create a space for all political parties and to continue improving dialogue between all actors, including civil society, Commending the valuable contribution that the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB) has made to the recovery of Burundi from conflict and to the country’s peace, security and development, Welcoming the progress that Burundi has made towards peace, stability and development and emphasizing the need for the United Nations system and the international community, including the international financial institutions and Burundi’s development partners, to maintain their support for peace consolidation and long-term development in Burundi, Supporting the renewed commitment of Burundi to “zero tolerance” for corruption, Welcoming the continued engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission in Burundi and the recent visit of the Chair of the Commission’s Burundi configuration, taking note of the January 2010 review of progress in the implementation of the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding in Burundi and of the briefing of the Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission on 9 December 2010, and acknowledging the contribution that the Peacebuilding Fund has made to peacebuilding in Burundi, 10-69774 (E) *1069774*