Date of publication:

09/02/2026

Niger (the)

Do domestic laws and policies provide for efficient asylum procedures at first instance? 

ANALYSIS

Assessment by population

Asylum-seekers
Analysis

Nigerien law has clearly identified the authority responsible for receiving and processing asylum applications. Articles 5 of the 1997 Asylum Law and Article 8 of its 1998 implementing decree designate the National Eligibility Commission for Refugee Status as the body responsible for decision-making regarding the admission, cancellation, or cessation of refugee status.

There is no maximum time limit for the refugee status determination process. According to Article 11 of the 1998 implementing decree, the National Eligibility Commission convenes at the request of its President, the Minister of the Interior, whenever the number or urgency of cases to be examined requires it. Additionally, Article 3 of the 2000 Decree on the Commission's Internal Regulations states that the President sets the date and agenda for the meetings.

    LAW & POLICY

    Related provisions of domestic law or policy

    Decree No. 98-382/PRN/MI/AT of 1998 Determining the Implementing Modalities of Law No. 97-016 of 1997 on the Status of Refugees
    • Year: 1998
    • Type: Domestic law
    • Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
    • Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4a1ff9872.html

    Legal provision

    Article 11 - Reunion of the National Commission

    La Commission Nationale se réunit sur convocation de son Président toutes les fois que le nombre ou l'urgence des affaires à examiner l'exige.

    Order No. 208/MI/AT/SP/CNE of 2000 Adopting the Internal Regulations of the National Commission for Eligibility for Refugee Status

    Legal provision

    Article 3 - Reunion

    L'Assemblée plénière regroupe l'ensemble des membres de la CNE, tels qu'énumérés aux articles 1 et 2 du décret 98-382 du 24/12/98 déterminant les modalités d'application de la loi 97-016 du 20 juin 1997 portant statut des réfugiés. Elle se réunit sur convocation du Président de la CNE, qui en fixe la date et l'ordre du jour.