1.   Representatives of the Crimean Tatar population had opposed the referendum on the grounds that, as the indigenous people, only they should be allowed to vote.

2.   Both Walesa and Prime Minister Hanna Suchocka opposed a referendum.

3.   A spokesman for an irregular militia that opposes independence told The Associated Press that he opposed a referendum, which many Timorese believe will favor independence.

4.   Charest strenuously supports national unity and has said he opposes another referendum on independence for Quebec.

5.   He said most black residents opposed the referendum because they feared they would be victims of shootings done in the name of self-defense.

6.   Ironically, most of the major sovereignty groups oppose the referendum, arguing that their fate should not subjected to a plebiscite.

7.   Previously, Indonesia had opposed a referendum on independence in East Timor, arguing that it could lead to more violence between rival factions.

8.   Both leaders are living in exile, but their political parties and others, including Islamic groups, are bitterly opposing the referendum and urging people not to vote.

9.   Britain says residents will be given the final say on any agreement, but Spain opposes a referendum.

10.   British politicians have insisted Gibraltar residents will have approval of any deal, but Spain opposes a referendum.