 The withdrawal of MINURCAT came after Chad had asked for it to leave, calling the force a "failure" and declaring it would take over security operations in the region.Amnesty International and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees warned that the withdrawal would endanger thousands of refugees.In the preamble of the resolution, the Council expressed concern at the consequences of the War in Darfur in eastern Chad and the northeastern Central African Republic, including armed activities and banditry which resulted in violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.