11.   But Australian Republican Movement chairman Malcolm Turnbull, who supports an appointed head of state, maintained his attack on direct-election republicans opposing the referendum.

12.   Demonstrators opposing the referendum have repeatedly clashed with security forces in recent weeks, raising fears the voting would not be free and fair.

13.   Demonstrators opposing the referendum have clashed repeatedly with security forces in recent weeks, raising fears the voting would not be free and fair.

14.   Indonesia opposes a referendum on the issue, saying that a ballot could worsen continuing violence on the island among those who either support or oppose independence.

15.   Indonesia opposes any referendum.

16.   Jakarta had previously opposed a referendum on independence in East Timor, arguing that it could lead to more violence among rival factions.

17.   Many small parties oppose the referendum, saying it is not the real cure for instability.

18.   Many small parties opposed the referendum, saying it is not the real cure for instability.

19.   Many small parties, which stood the most to lose, opposed the referendum, calling it no real cure for instability.

20.   Mussharraf made only a brief reference to extremist groups in his speech, criticizing religious parties that have opposed his referendum.