The weak judicial sector remains of serious concern.

But the past few months of tension have left us all very troubled.

Expressing deep concern regarding the growing dangers posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction,

One would thus expect Japan to be anxiety ridden, but it is not.

The news of the currently escalating violence in the occupied Palestinian territories was therefore highly regrettable and distressing.

Alleged rapes of minors, including very young girls, continue to be a very worrisome issue.

The under representation of women in the United Nations Secretariat, in particular at the senior level, is, therefore, a serious cause for concern.

It is also cause for grave concern that the Israeli security forces reported intercepting a number of would be suicide bombers in the West Bank.

Our colleagues in the field say, therefore that they are extremely worried that the major gains we have made could be lost.

4. Expresses grave concern at the firing of rockets against Israeli civilian areas resulting in loss of life and injury

Noting with serious concern the threat, as a result of this drought, of an imminent collapse of the Somali economy, and in particular of the pastoral economy and social support systems,

UNICEF is particularly concerned about the significant correlation between the abduction and forced recruitment of girls and their widespread and systematic sexual exploitation and abuse.

Admittedly, the road to completing the process has been difficult, marked by the outbreak of violence and feverish moments.

Noting with serious concern that the current drought in some parts of Somalia threatens the lives of Somali nomads as well as livestock,

Noting with serious concern that the current four year drought in Somalia threatens the lives of Somali nomads as well as livestock,

FLORENCE It is too simplistic to explain the current wave of concern about the euro in terms of Greece s problems.

Several participants reiterated the serious concerns of their committees with regard to the extent to which congruent provisions could, and should, be included in the expanded core document.

Seriously concerned at all attacks upon religious places, sites and shrines, including any deliberate destruction of relics and monuments,

Noting with serious concern the effects of the civil war in Somalia and in particular the destruction of the physical, economic and social infrastructure of Somalia,

Noting with serious concern the threat, as a result of this drought, of a serious negative impact on the Somali economy, and in particular on the pastoral economy and social support systems,

4. Expresses grave concern at the use of suicide bombing attacks against Israeli civilians resulting in extensive loss of life and injury

Expressing deep concern that thousands of Palestinians, including children, continue to be held in Israeli prisons and detention centres under harsh conditions impairing their well being, and also expressing deep concern about their ill treatment, harassment and reports of torture,

Expressing deep concern that thousands of Palestinians, including children, continue to be held in Israeli prisons and detention centres under harsh conditions impairing their well being, and also expressing deep concern about their ill treatment, harassment and reports of torture,

The Special Rapporteur believes that, in the ideological context created by the tragic events of 11 September 2001, Islamophobia is a particularly alarming manifestation of discrimination.

It was extremely disturbing that the Israeli authorities should constantly obstruct the Agency's humanitarian work, in violation of international agreements which it should instead respect.

It is a matter of great concern for us that deliberations in the Conference on Disarmament the sole multilateral forum for disarmament negotiations have been stalled for years on end.

Noting with grave concern that limited access to certain areas of Afghanistan and inadequate conditions for the delivery of aid threatens the well being of internally displaced persons and vulnerable sections of the civilian population,

Non reporting, regardless of motivation lack of willingness or lack of capacity on the part of the States concerned is a highly worrisome situation that must be addressed on a priority basis.

Furthermore, it is for us a matter of great concern that, following the positive impact of resolution 1572 (2004), the use of virulent language has recurred recently, as stated in paragraph 52 of the report.

Expressing serious concern at the persistence in many parts of the world of doctrines of superiority and violent nationalist ideologies which are based on racial discrimination or ethnic exclusiveness and xenophobia,

This was particularly worrying for those mandates concerned with economic, social or cultural rights, and the United Nations should consider how to apply a unified approach to such issues.

Expressing profound concern at the ongoing effects of the consequences of the accident on the lives and health of people, in particular children, in the affected areas of Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, as well as in other affected countries,

Deeply concerned also at the extensive destruction by Israel, the occupying Power, of agricultural land and orchards in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including the uprooting of a vast number of fruit bearing trees,

Expressing profound concern at the ongoing effects of the consequences of the accident on the lives and health of people, in particular children, in the affected areas of Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, as well as in other affected countries,

Indeed, even South African president Thabo Mbeki, who, despite an outcry from many of his citizens, has supported Mugabe, felt compelled to label it a cause for serious concern.

It remains of very serious concern, however, that HIV AIDS has now exceeded the benchmark of a generalized epidemic, with a doubling of the prevalence rate among the adult population over the past two years.

Since the Agency had been unable to conduct verifications in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea since December 2002, the situation in that country was extremely worrying.

We are especially concerned about the construction of the wall in the area of East Jerusalem, which is taking place at the very moment when heightened caution is required for the success of the withdrawal from Gaza.

Gravely concerned at the magnitude of the recurrent drought, which affects millions owing to the serious crop failures in drought prone parts of the country that have weak infrastructures and low development capacities,

The Conference notes that intense international concern about nuclear weapons proliferation, including potentially to non State actors, has added to the importance of the Treaty based nuclear non proliferation regime.

Nonetheless, their characteristics and use in recent conflicts raise serious concerns under several IHL rules, particularly when the weapons are used against a military objective located in a concentration of civilians.

High Anxiety

Gravely concerned at the magnitude of the current drought, which may affect up to fifteen million people owing to the serious crop failures in drought prone parts of the country that have weak infrastructures and low development capacities,

The list, alas, goes on.

6. Also notes with deep concern the sharp deterioration of the humanitarian situation in many areas of Afghanistan, including the Shamali Plains, the Panjshir Valley and the north east, and calls for the full implementation of the agreement on the security of United Nations personnel in Afghanistan