However, the humanitarian implications of landmines remain a significant concern.

Finally, concern had been expressed about the significant reduction in the number of posts under subprogramme 4.

Presidential statement The Security Council, inter alia, noted with deep concern that no significant progress

The significant number of States that are late in submitting their national reports to the CTC remains of particular concern.

There has been significant concern recently about reports of the forced return to Myanmar of refugees in Thailand to conflict areas.

The experts also express serious concern over the significant increase in reports of abuses and attacks against civilians by insurgents.

The significant decline in official development assistance (ODA) flows to LDCs in 1996 was recognized with concern.

There remains significant concern for the safety of United Nations staff members and other international aid workers in the Gaza Strip.

31. Similarly, the representative of Azerbaijan expressed concern over the significant increase in drug smuggling in his country following its independence.

Yemen viewed the issue with particular concern, for it had suffered significant loss of life and material damage as a result of terrorism.

The other policy area of significant concern relates to the poor coordination of the activities of all the operators in the transit transport sector.

Expressing its profound concern over continued occupation of significant part of the territories of Azerbaijan and transfer of settlers of the Armenian nationality to those territories

45. The Chairman of the Committee stated that the problem of indebtedness was of significant concern and touched on the image of the entire diplomatic community.

137. It is noted with concern that the state of emergency in effect intermittently since 1983 continues in a significant part of the national territory.

10. The Committee also expresses its concern about the slow pace of national genocide trials and the legal deficiencies, including significant due process concerns.

The international community has given much attention to recent cases of proliferation concern, sometimes seeking new approaches, and always devoting significant resources to the task.

Another IDP situation of concern to the Office in 2004 was in Colombia, where the humanitarian crisis continued to cause significant new internal displacement (240,000).

The Principles and objectives make a significant contribution to some of the main areas of concern to the Conference on Disarmament, in particular nuclear disarmament and security assurances.

Noting with serious concern the significant and persistent humanitarian needs in such areas as health, water and acute malnutrition that still exist in parts of the country,

Expressing its deep concern at the lack of significant progress in the peace process in Angola since the report of the Secretary General of 24 September 1997 (S 1997 741),

One year later, we have seen some significant changes, and, while much remains that is of concern, we nevertheless feel there is cause for at least guarded optimism.

Women media activists from different parts of the world consider it especially significant, as it is the first official UN document that recognized media as a critical area of concern.

Of particular concern have been significant and increased delays in providing visas, especially for non governmental organizations, who must sometimes wait six to eight weeks for single entry visas.

313. The Committee notes with concern that, notwithstanding the introduction of significant legal changes for implementation of the provisions of the Convention, inequality between men and women is still a reality in Peru.

3. Expresses its deep concern at the precarious humanitarian situation in the country, in particular the prevalence of infant malnutrition, which still affects the physical and mental development of a significant proportion of children

In view of its unprecedented nature, the holding of the mission was in itself significant and constitutes a clear indication of the Council's concern and interest with regard to the current crisis in Haiti.

Resolution 1075 (1996) The Security Council, inter alia, expressed deep concern at the lack of significant of 11 October 1996 progress in the peace process decided to extend the mandate of UNAVEM III until

Expressing concern about Ethiopia's ongoing rejection of significant parts of the Boundary Commission's decision, and its current lack of cooperation with the Commission, including the refusal to participate in the meeting of 22 February 2005,

In the southern region of the country, where the situation remains tense, the presence and activity of opposing militant forces, especially the Taliban, is a significant cause for concern in terms of security and instability.

While several speakers reported significant success in reducing HIV prevalence among injecting drug users in their countries, serious concern was expressed regarding the high prevalence rates of hepatitis among injecting drug users.

While several speakers reported significant success in reducing HIV prevalence among injecting drug users in their countries, serious concern was expressed regarding the high prevalence rates of hepatitis among injecting drug users.

The Committee was informed that the most serious challenge currently facing the Office of the High Commissioner is the significant shortfall in financial resources to address the identified needs of people of direct concern to UNHCR.

Mr. Moon Seoung hyun (Republic of Korea) said that the significant decline in the number of persons of concern to UNHCR over recent years was largely attributable to the tireless efforts of UNHCR to seek durable solutions.

He expressed concern at the significant level of sexism in the educational curriculum and stressed the urgent need for gender awareness training and for an end to discrimination in textbooks and teaching materials.

Concern is also expressed that acts of propagating and instigating racial and nationalistic hatred, and the perpetrators of such crimes against ethnic minorities, are not considered to pose a significant danger to the public order.

Further expresses its deep concern at the precarious humanitarian situation in the country, in particular the prevalence of infant malnutrition which, despite recent progress, still affects the physical and mental development of a significant percentage of children

Further expresses its deep concern at the precarious humanitarian situation in the country, in particular the prevalence of infant malnutrition which, despite recent progress, still affects the physical and mental development of a significant percentage of children

Subjects of concern

Subjects of concern

The Special Committee notes with concern the assessment by the Secretary General that United Nations peacekeeping continues to face significant gaps, in particular in the areas of enabling and niche capabilities and strategic lift.

Summary of significant accounting policies

Noting that the Conference had provided a forum for countries in the region to peacefully discuss issues of common concern, the Special Representative stressed that a significant postponement of the summit would affect the momentum of the process.

III. Levels of regional response to individual critical areas of concern, by critical area of concern

Principal subjects of concern

C. Subjects of concern