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The appearance of this report and the usage of standards and procedures on National Minorities under the Framework Convention doesn't mean that Crimean Tatar People agree with their identification as a National Minority. |
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Crimean Tatar People consequently regards itself as an Indigenous People of Crimea. The reason why this application contains the term “national minority” is predetermined with the terms and procedures accepted by the CoE for the consideration of the problems of the Human Rights in the sphere of the national, ethnic and racial freedoms and equality. |
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The institution responsible for the facts and comments in this report is the Foundation for the Research and Support of the Indigenous Peoples of Crimea, which is the non-commercial and non-profitable local NGO of Crimea. |