In Zimbabwe, the humanitarian situation has worsened significantly in 2005.

Minister Pahad stressed the deterioration of the socio economic situation in the country.

A deteriorating security situation can have detrimental consequences for development.

At the same time, the Secretary General's report indicates a worsening of the situation in the field.

A snapshot of the global map clearly reveals disturbing evidence of deterioration in human security.

threat posed by these armed groups to the stability of the Central African Republic and certain countries of the subregion.

Meanwhile, he continued to see patients, but only in his house, despite seriously deteriorating health.

The Special Representative of the Secretary General for Haiti, Ambassador Juan G. Valdés, could not attend the meetings owing to the deterioration of the security situation in the country.

Expressing its serious concern at the continued deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation, in particular after the dramatic events that occurred in the West of the country,

Despite such efforts, developments such as the extension of the Israeli barrier in the West Bank have exacerbated the deteriorating socio economic conditions of the Palestinian population.

As the situation continues to deteriorate, the prospects for peace are becoming more remote, with growing delays in the implementation of the agreements signed by the protagonists in the Ivorian crisis.

However, urgent steps need to be taken to rehabilitate the basic health infrastructure in order to prevent a further deterioration of the situation in the coming months.

I appeal to the donor community to respond with a sense of urgency to the Consolidated Appeal for Eritrea in order to avert a rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the country.

Also in November, the degraded security situation in Côte d'Ivoire necessitated the relocation of dependants and the evacuation of non essential United Nations staff.

Gravely concerned at the deteriorating economic and social situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular in the eastern Congo, and at the effect of the continued fighting on the inhabitants of the country,

It was well known that the reason for the deterioration in the situation was Israel's policy of aggression, including killings, terror, destruction of homes, deportation and racism directed against Palestinians.

9. Expresses concern about the temporary relocation of the international staff of the Agency from its headquarters in Gaza City and the disruption of operations at the headquarters due to the deterioration and instability of the situation on the ground

In spite of some improvement in the general situation and positive developments in the political process, there has recently been a deterioration of the human rights situation, which the independent expert deplores.

It called upon the international community to face the grave situation in Haiti. In addition to the deterioration of the security situation, the country had been seriously affected by Hurricane Ivan.

In view of the above, I once again call on the Security Council to exert its maximum influence to avert a further deterioration of the situation and to ensure that the restrictions imposed on UNMEE are lifted.

One clear lesson from the past year is that the United Nations system must be able to shift into emergency mode smoothly and efficiently when a situation deteriorates.

The budgetary difficulties were also caused by a deterioration in the socio economic situation of the Palestinians in the occupied territories as a consequence of Israel's policy of closure and destruction of the economic infrastructure.

We also share his dedication to ensuring that the situation in Kosovo does not degenerate, but improves to serve the aspirations of all people to justice, peace and prosperity in a multi ethnic Kosovo.

The experience gained during the reporting period indicates that the new force structure of UNFICYP is adequate for the implementation of the mandate and that the reconfiguration of the Force has not led to deterioration in the overall security situation.

Although the activities of UNRWA were essentially humanitarian in nature, political factors could not be ignored, for the deteriorating situation was the result of existing political problems.

Deteriorated resource base

Gravely concerned at the deteriorating economic, social and humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in particular in the eastern Congo, and at the effect of the continued fighting on the inhabitants of the country, especially women and children,

At the consultations, Assistant Secretary General Annabi summarized the report of the Secretary General of 30 August (S 2004 298) and updated its contents, explaining the deterioration of the security situation during the 10 days following its publication.

Existing cooperation frameworks, such as the United Nations Development Assistance Framework and the consolidated appeal process, should be strengthened to provide greater support to the country's economic recovery efforts and to prevent any deterioration in the socio economic situation.

Expressing grave concern at the especially difficult situation of the Palestine refugees under occupation, including with regard to their safety, well being and living conditions, and the continuous deterioration of those conditions during the recent period,

C. whereas the deteriorating political situation, which has led to anti Armenian pogroms in Sumgait and serious acts of violence in Baku, is in itself a threat to the safety of the Armenians living in Azerbaijan,

This year's report once again illustrates the uninterrupted and increasing violations of the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people by the Israeli regime, which have resulted in the deterioration of the situation to an unprecedented and intolerable level.

This stalemate at the negotiating table has led to a worsening of the security situation on the ground, and that, in turn, has not contributed to the willingness of the parties to engage in a dialogue on the root causes of the conflict and on political objectives and reform.

B. Worsening of the human rights situation

As a result of the wave of violence in relations between Israelis and Palestinians, that had begun over two years previously and was still continuing, the situation in the Middle East had worsened.

Expressing grave concern at the especially difficult situation of the Palestine refugees under occupation, including with regard to their safety, well being and living conditions, and the continuous deterioration of those conditions during the recent period,

The humanitarian situation in Kalma camp also remains worrying, with conditions in the overcrowded camp deteriorating and camp management rendered increasingly difficult by the expansion of its size and the lack of trust between internally displaced persons and local authorities.

The deterioration of transport infrastructure is a general problem.

Mr. Camara (Senegal) said that the Special Committee's report, in conjunction with other United Nations and non governmental organization reports, presented solid evidence that the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory was worsening, despite recent encouraging political developments.

But this situation has deteriorated recently, for two reasons.

Down goes the economy and down goes the Labour government s standing.

In the case of several goals, there has been an outright deterioration.

In northern Uganda, gains are being lost as security erodes.

The recent killings in the Duékoué area further underscore the need to reinforce UNOCI urgently so that it can effectively assist the Ivorian authorities in preventing a further deterioration of the situation in the west.

Furthermore, the State party recalls the Committee's jurisprudence on article 16, according to which the deterioration of the complainant's state of health possibly caused by his or her deportation would not amount to the type of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment envisaged by article 16 of the Convention.