The proponents of this position correctly note that the perpetrators of such terrorist acts, even if protected as POWs or civilians under the Geneva Conventions or, where applicable, Additional Protocol I, do not enjoy any immunity from prosecution for their pre capture offences, including terrorist acts, whether committed prior to or during the hostilities.

Additional progress has been made in reducing the unsustainable debt burdens impeding the ability of developing countries to meet the Millennium Goals.

Europe s external environment is not helping, either.

Considering that the proliferation and illicit circulation of and traffic in small arms impede development, constitute a threat to populations and to national and regional security and are a factor contributing to the destabilization of States,

Considering that the proliferation, illicit circulation of and traffic in small arms constitute an impediment to development, and a threat to populations and to national and regional security and are a factor contributing to the destabilization of States,

(c) It may be an impediment to electronic commerce.

The many legal challenges to the measures, in particular in Europe and the United States, and the threat of more, pose a serious impediment to the success of the sanctions regime, not least by discouraging States to add names to the List.

Contact with non State actors by humanitarian organizations for the purpose of securing access to the civilian populations in need remains a sensitive issue and can prove a serious obstacle to ensuring better protection for the civilian population.

This is a major handicap in addressing the issue.

To that, we add the life long scars and trauma that surviving victims often suffer, which alone become great impediments to progress and development.

The world has changed since the inception of the Special Committee's mandate, and younger generations are taking over.

It constituted a dangerous obstacle to economic and social development in the developing countries.

4. Persons with disabilities shall be entitled, on an equal basis with others, to recognition and support of their specific cultural and linguistic identity, including sign languages and deaf culture.

There is an emerging consensus that high levels of crime constitute a major impediment to sustainable development, undercutting in particular prospects of achieving stable and economically viable societies that would bring benefits to all citizens.

The objects of anger are perceived as a hindrance to the gratification of the desires of the angry person.

On the other hand, it is considered that accreditation to the Economic and Social Council remains a constraint.

Disparities and inequalities stand in the way of countries' achieving the Goals.

One participant noted that the political exception clause was an obstacle to international cooperation.

Recognizing that fighting corruption at all levels is a priority and that corruption is a serious barrier to effective resource mobilization and allocation and diverts resources away from activities that are vital for poverty eradication, the fight against hunger, and economic and sustainable development,

Disincentives for sustainable forest management. The Ad Hoc Expert Group on Finance and Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies also noted that the achievement of sustainable forest management can be greatly hindered by policies established outside the forest sector.

Normally, this dovish bias would be a handicap nowadays, it is an advantage.

Expressing deep concern at the increasing negative impact of severe natural hazards, including earthquakes, extreme weather events and associated natural disasters, which continues to hinder social and economic progress, in particular in developing countries,

They have the potential to seriously impede trade liberalization and deter the international flow of capital.

Recognizing that fighting corruption at all levels is a priority and that corruption is a serious barrier to effective resource mobilization and allocation and diverts resources away from activities that are vital for poverty eradication, the fight against hunger, and economic and sustainable development,

Recognizing that fighting corruption at all levels is a priority and that corruption is a serious barrier to effective resource mobilization and allocation and diverts resources away from activities that are vital for poverty eradication, the fight against hunger, and economic and sustainable development,

The cultivation, production and trafficking of narcotic drugs is another impediment to the consolidation of peace, stability and development in Afghanistan.

Another key obstacle at the governmental level involves existing regional and local governments with disparate skills, awareness and knowledge.

If the law in itself does not present formal impediments to the registry of land for a women heads of households, the attitude of public employees, and the fact of the transaction being extremely bureaucratic can constitute important barriers that conspire against the legalization of land rights.

Real or perceived political instability has represented the principal deterrent to foreign and regional investment in plants and equipment.

The Almaty Programme of Action recognized that excessive transit transport costs posed a major barrier to access to foreign markets.

The continuation of those practices seriously impedes the implementation of a comprehensive, lasting and just peace in the Middle East.

The general view amongst the participants who were interviewed was that kastom was not a barrier, that it differed from island to island and most of the women from SHEFA did not believe kastom hindered their access to politics or other decision making activities.

The procedure for indirect access should not be so burdensome and time consuming as to act as an impediment to access to bank information.

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue (187), in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

With lyrics in English and Bantu, Sela Sela is a song about the celebration and joy shared by all peoples, breaking the barriers that present an obstacle to peace and unity.

Therefore, desertification ranks among the greatest environmental challenges today and is a major impediment to meeting basic human needs in drylands.

Considering that problems created by uncertainty as to the legal value of the use of electronic communications in international contracts constitute an obstacle to international trade,

This and a general lack of education services for indigenous peoples prevent them from interacting effectively with the dominant society.

This provision could block the access of women to certain bodies, even if in practice that is not always the case

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue (one hundred and eighty seven), in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue and that continue to be overdue, in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

Expressing concern at the great number of reports that are overdue (two hundred and fifteen), in particular initial reports, which constitutes an obstacle to the full implementation of the Convention,

If others partake of this right over you, don't we yet more? Nevertheless we did not use this right, but we bear all things, that we may cause no hindrance to the Good News of Christ.

If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.

Despite the existence of cost effective interventions, the lack of financial resources is a major obstacle to increasing road safety substantially.