[1] In the preamble of the resolution, the Council recognised the successful holding of elections in Burundi between May and September 2010 and encouraged the government to create space for all political parties.

The resolution also expressed concern at human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture and restrictions on civil liberties.

The Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was asked to establish BNUB to support peace, stability and national reconciliation in Burundi.

It would be headed by a Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and undertake the following tasks:[2] The Council emphasised the primary responsibility of the Burundian government for peacebuilding and long-term development and encouraged more efforts to improve governance and tackle corruption.

It was also important to address security sector reform and the reintegration of former child soldiers.