The members of the Council commended political efforts to resolve the crisis in Darfur, led by the African Union, and reaffirmed its commitment to assisting the Sudanese government in tackling various problems affecting the country.

The Council envisaged a follow-on United Nations operation in Darfur with African participation.

[6] Kofi Annan was requested to put together a plan for the transition of an African Union to United Nations peacekeeping force with early deployments taking place by October 1, 2006.

Its responsibilities were to monitor the ceasefire and the movements of armed groups, investigate violations of the agreements, participate in demobilisation and reintegration programmes for ex-combatants, maintain a presence in internally displaced persons camps, protect human rights, assist in the organisation of the proposed referendums and promote the peace process.

The parties to the agreements were urged to implement them fully, and the Secretary-General was directed to report on progress made, including the refugee situation.