Toward Sustainable Refugee Protection in Indonesia: ASEAN Cooperation and the Right to Education for Rohingya Refugees
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https://doi.org/10.22437/up.v7i2.53960Keywords:
rohingya refugees;, humanitarian aid;, international collaboration;, refugee law.Abstract
Background: The Rohingya refugee crisis has become a significant humanitarian issue in Southeast Asia and poses challenges for countries in the region, including Indonesia. Although Indonesia is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, the country has often been involved in addressing the arrival of Rohingya refugees while balancing humanitarian principles with national and regional considerations. Methodology: The study uses a qualitative normative legal analysis. The research integrates data from government reports, ASEAN and United Nations documents, as well as previous academic studies to examine Indonesia’s legal and policy responses to the Rohingya refugee crisis. Objectives: The study aims to analyze Indonesia’s approach to the Rohingya refugee crisis and to understand how the country balances humanitarian commitments with national and regional challenges in responding to refugee arrivals. Findings: The finding shows that Indonesia applies the principle of non-refoulement and provides temporary shelter and access to education for Rohingya refugees. The country also cooperates with international organizations such as UNHCR and IOM through Presidential Regulation No. 125/2016 and through ASEAN-related initiatives. However, persistent challenges remain, including limited legal frameworks and coordination gaps in managing refugee issues. Originality/Novelty: The study emphasizes the importance of developing sustainable solutions through policy reform, strengthening ASEAN cooperation, and aligning national policies with international standards in order to improve refugee protection and support regional stability.
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