               United Nations                                                                 S/RES/1641 (2005)
               Security Council                                               Distr.: General
                                                                              30 November 2005




               Resolution 1641 (2005)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 5311th meeting,
               on 30 November 2005

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its relevant resolutions on Burundi and in particular resolution 1545
               of 21 May 2004,
                     Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial
               integrity and unity of Burundi, and recalling the importance of the principles of
               good-neighbourliness, non-interference and cooperation in the relations between
               States in the region,
                    Noting that factors of instability remain in Burundi, which continue to
               constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                   1.    Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Operation in
               Burundi (ONUB) until 15 January 2006;
                    2.    Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.




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