1.   Analysts expect the referendum to take place in late October or early November.

2.   In many cases where such a referendum has taken place, under waning but still persistent authoritarian rule, the NOs have overcome highly adverse circumstances.

3.   Samper said a team of experts is studying the form in which a referendum would take, with a plan to be presented to Congress next week.

4.   Oster argues the referendum does not take effect until leaders rewrite the town charter to incorporate the changes.

5.   A court in Grenoble ruled that an official referendum could not take place.

6.   A referendum also takes place in the Republic the same day.

7.   But a defiant Lukashenko, speaking to supporters on Tuesday, vowed that the referendum will take place.

8.   It was not clear when the referendum will take place.

9.   Moroccan officials have also denied the charges and said that the country wants a fair referendum to take place.

10.   When the referendum takes place, the choice will be between independence and integration with Morocco.