MINURCAT's task is to assure a safe and secure environment and to deter every form of aggressive act and so make life easier for humanitarian organisations working in the mission area, ensure freedom of movement for UN personnel and NGOs, protect UN personnel, buildings, installations and refugees, forcibly displaced persons and civilians at risk in accordance with Resolution 1861.
MINURCAT should also support international and regional efforts designed to create a safe and stable environment that can eventually help refugees and forcibly displaced persons feel able to return to their places of origin.
In accordance with Resolution 1861 the force in the mission area will be expanded to 5,200 persons with effect from 14 January 2009. In other respects, Resolution 1778 from 25 September 2007 shall apply with regard to the mandate and tasks of the mission.