The United Nations

“ Decides to establish, for a period of 6 months, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) , taking into account the Agreement between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement on Temporary Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the Abyei Area, and further decides that UNISFA shall comprise a maximum of 4200 military personnel, 50 police personnel, and appropriate civilian support ”

“ Stresses that improved cooperation between the Government of Sudan and Government of Southern Sudan or its successor, is also critical for peace, security and stability and the future relations between them ”

“ Decides that UNISFA shall have the following mandate, in addition to tasks set out in paragraph 3:
(a) Monitor and verify the redeployment of any Sudan Armed Forces, Sudan People’s Liberation Army or its successor, from the Abyei Area as defined by the Permanent Court of Arbitration ”