11.   Valero said Saddam was wholeheartedly for the proposed summit intended to strengthen OPEC unity, but did indicate whether he would attend himself or send a representative.

12.   When asked about a series of riots hitting several cities and areas near Jakarta, Sjafrie urged residents to strengthen unity and not be easily provoked by rumors.

13.   Afghan Interior Minister Yunus Qanooni told the Loya Jirga assembly Tuesday that he would resign in the interests of strengthening national unity.

14.   Mandela also met on Tuesday with various political leaders here and appealed to them to ensure that the ongoing democratic process served to strengthen national unity.

15.   Mandela met later Tuesday with leaders of Tanzanian political parties here and appealed to them to ensure that the ongoing democratic transformations were aimed at strengthening national unity.

16.   Sheikh Saad also told press editors that the government was determined to enforce a ban on unauthorised gatherings in order to strengthen unity, Al-Siyassah daily said.