Citing recent progress, Secretary-General urges further support for Burundi's peace process

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United Nations, New York, 3 December 2009 - The Secretary-General's latest report on the United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB) is also out today. 
In it, the Secretary-General says that much has been achieved in Burundi in a short time but that the situation remains fragile. He adds that the coming year will be crucial for Burundi, as the country must be assisted to ensure that the gains achieved so far are consolidated before, during and after the 2010 elections.
In light of this, the Secretary-General recommends that the mandate of the Office in the country be renewed for an additional year when it expires on 31 December 2009.

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