August 20, 1991

PLO Pol. Dept. Head Faruq al-Qaddumi states coup against Pres. Mikhail Gorbachev will restore international balance upset by Gorbachev's policies and "enhance the Third World's political role." (Sawt al-Sha'b [Amman] 8/20 in FBIS 8/20)

Palestinian mayors in Israel begin sitdown strike opposite prime ministry in Jerusalem to protest discrimination against Arab municipalities in terms of government funding. (MEM 8/21)