III. Issues of special concern

Cannabis was mentioned as a matter of special concern in Africa.

This is a matter of deep concern for the Special Representative.

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That affinity made the situation in Western Sahara a source of special concern for his delegation.

(d) Concern was expressed that prison populations were a vulnerable group that required special kinds of intervention

The lack of special structures for children victims of such abuses is also a matter of concern.

Non governmental organizations confirmed to the Special Rapporteur that child prostitution is not yet a major concern.

The Special Rapporteur notes with concern a growing polarization of the community of journalists along political lines.

The lack of special structures for children victims of such abuse is also a matter of concern.

The Special Rapporteur also reported that he had learnt of a recent development which was of utmost concern.

Violence in the home remains of particular concern to the Special Representative.

Noting with concern that the Government of Myanmar has not yet agreed to a visit by the Special Rapporteur,

The list was raised again in a meeting in November 1996 between the Special Rapporteur and the Croatian Minister of Justice, causing the Special Rapporteur great concern.

The Special Rapporteur has expressed concern, however, about the ambiguities of this list.

The information reaching the Special Rapporteur continues to justify concern at the situation.

Despite all the difficulties of the transition period, concern for mother and child occupies a special place in the country.

Expressing concern that there are currently no women acting as special representatives or envoys,

Of special concern is the fact that humanitarian assistance is sometimes treated as a substitute for political action rather than as a supplement.

476. The Special Rapporteur reiterates his concern about such an amnesty law, which is creating a climate of impunity in Togo.

In chapter IV, the Special Rapporteur discusses the issues requiring his special attention while in chapter V, he presents those issues which are of special concern to him.

Expressing concern that there is still only one female special representative of the Secretary General,

Of special concern is the transportation of nuclear waste materials, which we have consistently opposed.

The Special Rapporteur notes with concern its broad discretion to issue warnings to the press.

The Special Rapporteur notes with concern the impact this climate of uncertainty has had on the free media and wishes to express his concern about it.

The Mission considers it a matter of special concern that there was a rise in alleged violations of the right to life during the period.

The fact that the Secretary General had developed a special action plan and had appointed a Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide amply demonstrated the concern that the phenomenon aroused in the international community.

The Special Representative appreciates the concern expressed at the highest levels of government about this issue.

Limitations on the right to appeal are also of concern in the context of special jurisdictions.

The Special Committee is invited to take this concern into account when devising its future work

The Special Representative expressed deep concern about the continued use of landmines in the Sudanese conflict.

(a) The meeting expressed concern at the ongoing defamation suit filed in a Malaysian court against the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers.

A growing concern

Mr. Lavalle (Guatemala) expressed concern at the limited outcome of the Special Committee's work over the years.

Of particular concern are the special needs of the least developed countries and small island developing States.

The Special Rapporteur also views with concern reports of delays in putting in place the observation system.

The Special Rapporteur has expressed concern, as noted above, at the ministry s lack of response to inquiries.

There is also special concern in the Semipalatinsk region about weaknesses and ailments of the immune system.

The work of the United Nations development agencies and funds has been a concern for the Special Rapporteur since the beginning of her mandate.

As at 31 March 2005, unpaid assessed contributions to the special account for MINURSO amounted to 48.9 million, which is a matter of concern.

On 20 August 1996, the Special Rapporteur held a meeting with the Ambassador of Turkey at which issues of common concern were discussed frankly.

Of special concern was a group of 25 pregnant teenagers in 11 cases involving situations of sexual abuse, requests for an abortion were rejected.

60. The Special Rapporteur has expressed deep concern regarding war crimes trials in which, despite a lack of credible evidence, defendants have been convicted.

She expressed concern for the lack of support given to special rapporteurs and noted that it was a problem shared by the treaty bodies.

Is that a concern?