In the preamble of the resolution, the Council reiterated its concern about the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo due to the M23 rebellion. The Security Council condemned the continuing violation of resolutions 1533 (2004), 1807 (2008), 1857 (2008), 1896 (2009), 1952 (2010) and 2021 (2011). It also condemned human rights abuses and humanitarian law violations against civilians.