institutions. Other govemment observers expressed the view that this draft article shared some of the problems they had identified in draft article 23. 89. One indigenous observer stated that this draft article did not adeqviately address the right to détermine citizenship, which was the key to the perpétuation of indigenous peoples. He proposed adding the words "the right to détermine their own citizenship without extemal interférence." 90. The Chairman/Rapporteur notes that this draft article should deal more clearly with membership in indigenous societies, as was her intention from the outset; accordingly the text could be revised for clarity purposes. Draft article 25 "The right to détermine the responsibilities of individtials to their own community, consistent with universally recognized hiunan rights and fundamental freedoms." E/CN.4/Sub.2/1990/39 page 19 91. A govemment observer expressed concem that this principle could be interpreted as legitimizing légal pluralism, that is, a separate system of laws for indigenous people. Another noted that occasions may arise where the community imposes obligations upon its members which conflict with their civil liberties as citizens of the State. This would be particularly troublesome if they had no choice with regard to their membership in the community. Still another suggested that individual responsibilities should be consistent with their duties and reponsibilities as citizens of their respective countries, and with human rights and fundamental freedoms, in accordance with international conventions to which the particular country had acceded and relevant domestic laws. 92. The Chairman/Rapporteur clarifies that this draft article applies to the internai affairs of indigenous commtinities, and could not be used to deprive any person of basic human rights, inciuding the right to leave the community, and thereby avoid its laws. The Chairman/Rapporteur also observes that intemal rule-making is essential and fundamental to the enjoyment of cultural 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the rights and responsibilities of indigenous peoples, specifically with regards to their internal affairs and relations with their communities. The language used is focused on human rights, cultural preservation, and internal governance, suggesting that the topic is closely tied to the social and cultural aspects of indigenous peoples.

**Category**
Culture, Humanitarian aid and relief