LAW N° 042/2024 OF 19/04/2024 GOVERNING REFUGEES AND APPLICANTS FOR REFUGEE STATUS IN RWANDA | 042/2024 OF 19/04/2024 — Rwanda law | Esheria

LAW N° 042/2024 OF 19/04/2024 GOVERNING REFUGEES AND APPLICANTS FOR REFUGEE STATUS IN RWANDA

This law covers applications for refugee status and the management of refugees and applicants for refugee status.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
042/2024 OF 19/04/2024
Status
In force
Version
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Language
mul
Updated
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About this statute

This law covers applications for refugee status and the management of refugees and applicants for refugee status. This article defines key terms used in the refugee law, including refugee, appeal tribunal, ministry, minister, Rwandan territory, dependent, organ, and applicant for refugee status. A person is eligible for refugee status if they meet one of the listed refugee criteria. A person is not eligible for refugee status if there are reasonable grounds to believe they committed certain serious international crimes, were convicted of offences against UN or AU principles, or are being prosecuted for a non-political felony before applying in Rwanda. An applicant for refugee status must declare any dependent during the application if they want that person included.