After recalling all previous resolutions on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Council condemned the capture of the town of Moliro and other activities by the rebel Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD).

[2] It condemned the resumption of fighting around Moliro and the capture of the town by the RCD-Goma as a major violation of the ceasefire.

[3] Moreover, the Council stressed that no party would be allowed to make military gains during the peace process.

[4] It welcomed the deployment of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) in the two captured towns and asked for all parties to co-operate with it.

In response, the RCD said it welcomed the resolution and pledged to hand over the towns to MONUC control.