United Nations Security Council Resolution 1951

Adopted by the Security Council at its 6431st meeting, on 24 November 2010

The Security Council,

Recalling its previous resolutions and statements of its President relating to the situation in Côte d’Ivoire and in the subregion,

Noting the letter of 22 November 2010 from the Secretary-General concerning the planned run-off elections scheduled to take place in Côte d’Ivoire on 28 November 2010,

Recalling the inter-mission cooperation arrangements provided for in paragraphs 4 to 6 of Security Council resolution 1609 (2005),

Also mindful of the need to support UNMIL’s ability to carry out its mandate,

Determining that the situation in Côte d’Ivoire continues to pose a threat to international peace and security in the region,

Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,

1.Decides to authorize the Secretary-General to temporarily redeploy from UNMIL to UNOCI for a period of no more than four weeks a maximum of three infantry companies and an aviation unit comprised of two military utility helicopters;

2.Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.