What we're discovering is alarming.

In Somalia, the evolution of the situation is still disquieting.

The financial situation of UNRWA was a matter for grave concern.

The re emergence of violence there is particularly disturbing.

That is the subject of greatest concern to the States of the subregion.

The continued lack of adequate funding for preparedness is troubling.

The high level of unemployment among young people is of particular concern.

But the route decided upon for the security barrier is now giving rise to many concerns.

It is also worrying to note that targeted killings have recently increased in Mogadishu.

The absence of an independent Constitutional Court and Supreme Court was extremely worrying.

Nevertheless, high levels of violent crime in some cities and regions are of concern.

The fact that reconciliation and mediation were still being practised in domestic violence cases was of some concern.

Hazardous child labour, including in mines, is a matter of the deepest concern.

The growing number of children living and or working in the streets is a matter of deep concern.

70. The coordination of operational activities remained a troubling question.

Another area of concern was the reliability test contained in draft paragraph 3 (b).

High crime rates are a matter of concern in the United States Virgin Islands.

Illicit arms transfers to conflict regions continue at a disturbing rate.

The detention of UNRWA staff in violation of the privileges and immunities of United Nations personnel was a matter of particular concern.

The enormous strain placed on the Agency's financial situation should also be of particular concern to the donor community.

Another matter for deep concern is the violation of the right of the Russian speaking inhabitants of Estonia to freedom of religion.

Perhaps the greatest concern today is the lack of commitment to the Organization by many of its Member States.

Another area which raises some concern for my delegation relates to the appointment of humanitarian coordinators.

That such views are increasingly being expressed in reputable journals and newspapers is troubling.

Particularly disturbing is Iraq apos s rejection of its boundary with Kuwait as demarcated by the United Nations.

The violations of human rights in Haiti continue and are of grave concern to the Nordic countries.

The recent upsurge in violence in South Africa is also a cause of tremendous concern to the OIC.

Of particular concern were emerging alliances between members of those groups some associated with the former military and others with urban gangs also of concern were alleged connections between elements of the national police and illegal armed groups.

Likewise, there are concerns regarding Guinea, and recruitment there with a view to destabilizing the current regime.

However, during recent weeks an increase in such language has again been noted and is of great concern.

The many hotbeds of tension in Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa arouse anxiety and concern in our Organization.

Today I should like to draw attention to world wide trends whose emergence at the national level is causing great concern.

Nevertheless, the discussions under way at the current session prompted concern, as did the outcome of certain meetings.

The feature of the proposed pact that elicits the most excitement its focus on regulatory barriers like mandatory product standards should actually incite the greatest concern.

This number raises some concern, as there are other Parties to the Convention that are known to use DDT.

The worsening economic and social situation in Gaza is cause for grave concern.

The increase in HIV infection rates, especially among young women, remains a serious concern.

Even more worrisome was the inability of the international community to ensure respect for the law and to protect the fundamental rights of the Saharan people.

This is particularly worrisome because a successor arrangement to the present military liaison arrangement is not yet in place.

It is deeply disturbing that 90 per cent of the assessed contributions are paid late or not at all.

However, one concern is the lack of any internationally accepted standards for the format of the data sets being reported on electronic media.

Also of concern since the 11 September attacks has been the detention of children who are suspected of terrorist activities.

Equally worrying are the recent political and military developments in Chad, including the mounting tension with the Sudan over Darfur.

Another subject of concern is the issue of noise pollution and its effects on marine biological resources  a phenomenon that is new to many of us.

This is a worrying trend, suggesting that the drought could seriously affect the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people.