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Abstract

At the end of 2023, a group of refugees that came to the Aceh region committed several acts of misconduct that shocked Indonesia. Such acts included throwing away rice that was given to them by the Acehnese residents, who did so as an act of kindness. However, the refugees disappointed the Acehnese residents with their response. Due to this, the Acehnese residents insist on expelling the refugees from their area, but the local government needed clarification in order to determine their position. On one hand, it is important to take note of the concerns of the Indonesian people, however, there is also a need to protect international refugees. Based on this understanding, this article will discuss what actions the Indonesian government can take in response to the phenomenon between the Acehnese residents and Rohingya refugees. Moreover, what solutions can the Indonesian government provide in order to balance the interests of local communities and international responsibilities, in the context of the expulsion of Rohingya refugees in Aceh? This article concludes that policymakers and stakeholders must collaborate to develop comprehensive solutions that address the needs of the local community and the refugees, fostering a more sustainable and empathetic response to refugee challenges in the future. This study emphasizes the importance of forging a synergy between local and global perspectives in order to acknowledge the interdependence of community interests and international responsibilities in pursuing effective refugee management.

Bahasa Abstract

Di penghujung tahun 2023, Indonesia dihebohkan dengan beberapa aksi yang dilakukan sekelompok pengungsi yang datang ke wilayah Aceh. Beberapa aksi buruk yang mereka lakukan seperti membuang nasi pemberian warga sebagai bentuk simpati terhadap para pengungsi. Namun, para pengungsi ini telah mengecewakan masyarakat Aceh dengan respon mereka. Sehingga hingga saat ini masyarakat Aceh ngotot untuk mengusir para pengungsi tersebut dari daerahnya. Pemerintah daerah memerlukan klarifikasi dalam menentukan posisinya. Di satu sisi, kita harus mendengarkan aspirasi masyarakat Indonesia; di sisi lain, kita juga harus melindungi pengungsi internasional. Berdasarkan latar belakang tersebut, artikel ini akan membahas tindakan apa yang harus dilakukan pemerintah Indonesia dalam menyikapi fenomena antara warga Aceh dan pengungsi Rohingya. Selain itu, solusi apa yang bisa diambil pemerintah Indonesia untuk menyeimbangkan kepentingan masyarakat lokal dan tanggung jawab internasional dalam konteks pengusiran pengungsi Rohingya di Aceh? Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa pembuat kebijakan dan pemangku kepentingan harus berkolaborasi untuk mengembangkan solusi komprehensif yang memenuhi kebutuhan masyarakat lokal dan para pengungsi, sehingga mendorong respons yang lebih berkelanjutan dan berempati terhadap tantangan pengungsi di masa depan. Studi ini menekankan pentingnya membangun sinergi antara perspektif lokal dan global, mengakui saling ketergantungan kepentingan masyarakat dan tanggung jawab internasional dalam mengupayakan pengelolaan pengungsi yang efektif.

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