Aceh Conflict Resolution By The Government Of Indonesia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Ady Muzwardi ◽  
Z Zulhilmi
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Local Elections ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The People ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
The Government ◽  
Personalized Approach

Aceh peace is a new dynamic on the resolution of conflicts in the region. Eight years have passed and the agreement was signed by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian Government, while the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) agreed in 2005. The signing of the MoU symbolically ends Aceh conflict which is prolonged for three decades. Moreover the notable occurance that leads to the weakening of GAM strength is that by December 26, 2004 earthquake and tsunami has devastated the communities in terms of infrastructure and superstructure. While spirit to rebuild Aceh after the disaster emerged, amount of aid coming in the country from as well as foreign institutions such as NGO. The government of Indonesia took this chance to develop Aceh once again and approach GAM to release the tense, to take the path of peace. The government efforts succeed by personalized approach to one of the central figures of GAM.The conflict in Aceh reflects that lobbying skill from the government of Indonesia against GAM is quite excellent. To notice the reconstruction of Aceh peace agreement before, the Cessation of Hostility Agreement (COHA) initiated by the Henry Dunant Center (HDC) stalled. The struggle embodied in the MoU agreement which is initiated by the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) actually formed by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari. While it is done further implementation is left to the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) led by Pieter Feith. In this mission AMM successfully carry out their duties in accordance with the agreement so that it runs alltogether. AMM ended its duties on December 15, 2006 and successfully reconcile the peace process (AMM: 2006). Furthermore, Indonesian Government gives freedom of democracy actively for Aceh and GAM combatants.Troop’s withdrawal process also the destruction of non-organic military and police weapons of the GAM runs smoothly. Then the GAM combatants reintegrate into society, this task successfully executed by AMM. Furthermore, the Government implements the sustainability of the peace process systematically. Implementation of this peace process is necessary because people of Aceh are already saturated with conflict that endured so long. The people hope this peace could maintain significant and permanent. Fortunately all parties are able to hold theirselves up to prevent new conflicts. Above all, Aceh peace is also a very elegant example as a process of consensus building and conflict resolution models. Aceh peace could become a reference for other regions and countries in the world which is also facing separatist conflict issue.Moreover, Aceh peace could also sinergically perform post-tsunami reconstruction of the area. The Government creates the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR) to reconstruct the area after the tsunami disaster. This peace model could also reintegrate and reconcile thw ex-combatant to back mingling with the public. Democratic process in Aceh is also running well, starting with local elections on December 11, 2006. Currently Aceh is very pleasant city for living and we expect peace in Aceh could maintain eternally.

scholarly journals ACEH CONFLICT RESOLUTION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDONESIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 158-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulhilmi ◽  
Ady Muzwardi
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Local Elections ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Tsunami Disaster ◽  
The People ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
The Government ◽  
Personalized Approach

Aceh peace is a new dynamic on the resolution of conflicts in the region. Eight years have passed and the agreement was signed by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian Government, while the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) agreed in 2005. The signing of the MoU symbolically ends Aceh conflict which is prolonged for three decades. Moreover the notable occurance that leads to the weakening of GAM strength is that by December 26, 2004 earthquake and tsunami has devastated the communities in terms of infrastructure and superstructure. While spirit to rebuild Aceh after the disaster emerged, amount of aid coming in the country from as well as foreign institutions such as NGO. The government of Indonesia took this chance to develop Aceh once again and approach GAM to release the tense, to take the path of peace. The government efforts succeed by personalized approach to one of the central figures of GAM. The conflict in Aceh reflects that lobbying skill from the government of Indonesia against GAM is quite excellent. To notice the reconstruction of Aceh peace agreement before, the Cessation of Hostility Agreement (COHA) initiated by the Henry Dunant Center (HDC) stalled. The struggle embodied in the MoU agreement which is initiated by the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) actually formed by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari. While it is done further implementation is left to the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) led by Pieter Feith. In this mission AMM successfully carry out their duties in accordance with the agreement so that it runs alltogether. AMM ended its duties on December 15, 2006 and successfully reconcile the peace process (AMM: 2006). Furthermore, Indonesian Government gives freedom of democracy actively for Aceh and GAM combatants. Troop’s withdrawal process also the destruction of non-organic military and police weapons of the GAM runs smoothly. Then the GAM combatants reintegrate into society, this task successfully executed by AMM. Furthermore, the Government implements the sustainability of the peace process systematically. Implementation of this peace process is necessary because people of Aceh are already saturated with conflict that endured so long. The people hope this peace could maintain significant and permanent. Fortunately all parties are able to hold theirselves up to prevent new conflicts. Above all, Aceh peace is also a very elegant example as a process of consensus building and conflict resolution models. Aceh peace could become a reference for other regions and countries in the world which is also facing separatist conflict issue. Moreover, Aceh peace could also sinergically perform post-tsunami reconstruction of the area. The Government creates the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency (BRR) to reconstruct the area after the tsunami disaster. This peace model could also reintegrate and reconcile thw ex-combatant to back mingling with the public. Democratic process in Aceh is also running well, starting with local elections on December 11, 2006. Currently Aceh is very pleasant city for living and we expect peace in Aceh could maintain eternally.

scholarly journals RELASI AGAMA DAN POLITIK DI ACEH PASCA KONFLIK; Pemerintah Indonesia-Gerakan Aceh Merdeka

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Reni Kumalasari
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Islam And Politics ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
Practical Politics ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship

This article tries to explain how the relationship between Islam and politics after the conflict between the Government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). After the peace agreement between the two parties with the signing of the Helsinki MoU, the Indonesian government interpreted the agreement in Law No. 11 of 2006 concerning the Government of Aceh (UUPA). The presence of the act makes the ulama a partner of the government in running the wheels of government by giving fatwa on issues of government, development, community development, and the economy. Furthermore, after peace, the role of the ulama was not only to give knowledge to the community, some ulama participated in practical politics. This was one of the effects of the UUPA, where Aceh was given the privilege of establishing local political parties. At present some ulama have occupied various positions in party management, and even participated in the regional head election (PILKADA), where religious values are used as a means of gaining power.

scholarly journals POLICY AND PRACTICE: REFLEKSI PERJANJIAN DAMAI HELSINKI 2005-2018: KESUKSESAN DAN TANTANGAN KEDEPAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-51
Author(s):  
M. Ya'kub Aiyub Kadir
Keyword(s):  
The Political ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Sustainable Peace ◽  
The People ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
Cultural Status ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government ◽  
Political Economic

This paper is a reflection of the peace agreement between the Free Aceh Movement and the Government of Indonesia from 2005 to 2018. There have been improvement after a decade but there are still challenges that must be realized. The Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding (known as Helsinky peace agreement) on 15 August 2005 resulted a consensus that Aceh could have greater rights than before, as stipulated in the Law on Governing Aceh number 11/2006. Thus, Aceh has more authorities to redefine the political, economic, social and cultural status in the Republic of Indonesia system. This paper attempts to analyze this problem through a historical description of the movement of the Acehnese people, in the hope of contributing to increasing understanding of the concept of the Helsinki peace agreement in the context of sustainable peace and welfare improvement for the people of Aceh

scholarly journals Solving the Moro problem: legalizing the Bangsamoro peace process

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gene Carolan
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Conflict Zones ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Stability

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the structural features that are proving central to the stability of the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro between the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, and those features that were detrimental to its predecessors. Design/methodology/approach – This paper adopts a legalization framework derived from the model presented by Abbott et al. The simplicity of Abbott et al.’s theory allows for variation in the agreements’ text to be easily measured and compared. The inherent advantages of this model offset the difficulties in characterizing peace agreements under traditional legal methodologies, and reiterate the importance of legalized agreements in a conflict resolution context. Findings – This paper finds that a more highly legalized approach to peace-making has resulted in greater agreement stability in the Philippines. More precise in detail and inclusive in scope, the legal nature of the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement has made it more responsive to the root causes of the conflict, and resilient to incidents that threatened to derail the peace process. Practical implications – This case study bears valuable lessons for conflict zones the world over, particularly the troubled negotiations on Syria, and the crisis in Ukraine. The study: lends tentative support to Gopalan’s claim that agreements that exemplify hard legalization are much more sustainable in the long run; stresses the advantages of inclusivity in agreement sustainability and stability; reiterates the importance of addressing the key issues relevant to the conflict if the process is to be sustainable, and; notes the limitations of the legalization framework, but presents the Philippine example as a blueprint for addressing various aspects of the Syrian and Ukrainian conflicts. Originality/value – This is the first peer-reviewed analysis to explore the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement as a highly legalized conflict resolution instrument, and an adaptable template for peace agreement design generally.

scholarly journals On Success in Peace Processes: Readiness Theory and the Aceh Peace Process

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amira Schiff
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
Peace Processes ◽  
Scientific Status ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Government ◽  
Mutual Agreement

The study presents an analysis of the conflict resolution process in the Aceh conflict between the government of Indonesia (GoI) and the Free Aceh Movement (“Gerekan Aceh Merdeka” or GAM). Starting with unofficial efforts by the Indonesian side from mid-2003, which eventually led the parties to the negotiation table and to the signing of the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in August 2005, the peace process put an end to the 30-year conflict over the independence of Aceh. The peaceful resolution of the Aceh conflict will be examined using readiness theory, which posits the factors that lead parties to negotiate and indicates which factors contribute to success in reaching a mutual agreement. The aim of this study is twofold. The first aim is to better understand the factors that led to the MoU. The second aim of this research is to offer a systematic examination of the assumptions of readiness theory, which have been the subject of few case studies to date. The study's findings indicate that the Aceh process was characterized by an increase in the parties’ level of readiness – to the point of being fully ready to sign an agreement. In the pre-negotiation phase the motivation of both parties increased significantly, while the level of optimism rose moderately on the part of the GoI but not GAM, whereas during the negotiations motivation as well as optimism increased significantly on both sides. Nevertheless, the application of readiness theory to the case study also gives rise to a number of questions regarding the theory's hypotheses and scientific status.

scholarly journals CAMPUR TANGAN ASING di INDONESIA : CRISIS MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE DALAM PENYELESAIAN KONFLIK ACEH (2005-2012)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Eka Auliana Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Peace Process ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Peace Negotiations ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
Historical Methodology ◽  
The Impact

Tulisan ini memuat peranan Crisis Management Initiative dalam Penyelesaian Konflik antara Gerakan Aceh Merdeka dengan Pemerintah Indonesia (2005-2012)”. Setelah pemerintah Indonesia menggunakan pendekatan militer untuk menyelesaikan konflik yang terjadi di Aceh namun menemui jalan buntu, maka pemerintah Indonesia menggunakan pendekatan baru dengan menggunakan pendekatan dialog dan menghadirkan pihak ketiga sebagai mediator. Pada masa pemerintahan Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2004-  2009) terdapat perubahan lembaga dalam penyelesaian konflik Aceh, yakni mempercayakan NGO asal Finlandia yaitu “Crisis Management Initatiative” sebagai mediator dalam penyelesaian konflik Aceh. Masalah utama yang dibahas dalam skripsi ini adalah “Bagaimana Peranan Crisis Management Initiative dalam Penyelesaian Konflik antara Gerakan Aceh Merdeka dengan Pemerintah Indonesia 2005-2012?”. Masalah  utama tersebut kemudian disusun menjadi tiga pertanyaan penelitian, yaitu (1). Bagaimana pengaruh GAM terhadap konflik Aceh, (2) Apakah latar belakang terpilihnya CMI sebagai mediator, (3) Bagaimana proses perdamaian yang dimediasi oleh CMI, (4) Bagaimana dampak dari hasil perundingan damai dalam aspek sosial, ekonomi dan politik di Aceh. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini yaitu menganalisis latar belakang terbentuknya GAM, menganalisis latar belakang pemilihan CMI sebagai mediator dan proses perdamaian yang dimediasi oleh CMI, serta menjelaskan dampak perundingan bagi masyarakat Aceh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode historis yaitu meliputi pengumpulan sumber, kritik sumber, interpretasi dan historiografi.  Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah (1) GAM terbentuk karena adanya kekecewaan masyarakat Aceh terhadap kebijakan Pemerintah Indonesia , (2) CMI merupakan NGO yang bergerak di bidang resolusi konflik, (3) Musibah tsunami berpengaruh terhadap proses perdamaian, (4) proses perdamaian dilakukan sebanyak lima putaran, (4) CMI berhasil menyatukan keinginan kedua belah pihak.Kata Kunci : Gerakan Aceh Merdeka, Konflik,Crisis Management Initiative, Pemerintah Indonesia.This article examines the role of  "Crisis Management Initiative in Conflict Resolution between the Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian Government (2005-2012)". After the Indonesian government used a military approach to resolve the conflict in Aceh but was deadlocked, then Indonesian government used a new approach by using a dialogue approach and presenting third parties as mediators. During the administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2004-2009) there was a change in the institution to resolve the Aceh conflict, both sides entrusting a NGO and namely as “Crisis Management Initatiative” as a mediator. The main issue of this thesis is "How was the Role of Crisis Management Initiative in the Conflict Resolution between the Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian Government 2005-2012?". Then it’s developed into four research questions: (1) How about GAM’s impact in Aceh conflict, (2) What isthe background of CMI's election as a mediator, (3) How was the peace process which is mediated by CMI, (4) What were the impact of the results by peace negotiations on social, economic and political aspects in Aceh. The purpose of this research is to analyze the impact of GAM in Aceh conflict, analyze the reason of CMI’s selection as a mediator and the peace process mediated by CMI, and the last was  to find out the impact of negotiations for the Aceh people. The methodology that is used in this research is historical methodology which consists of finding references (heuristic), criticizing the references, interpretating the references and historiography. therefore the results of the research are (1)  GAM was formed because of the disappointed Acehnese people towards the policies by Indonesian Government, (2) CMI was a NGO which focuss in conflict resolution, (3) tsunami’s disaster have impact on peace proccess (4) the peace process was carried out in five rounds, (4) CMI succeeded to unite both side’s pretension.Keywords : Free Aceh Movement, Conflict, Crisis Management Initiativ, Indonesian Government.

The Road To Helsinki: The Aceh Agreement and Indonesia's Democratic Development

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Morfit
Keyword(s):  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Local Elections ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Democratic Development ◽  
The Road ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
The Government

AbstractDespite considerable skepticism, the August 2005 Helsinki agreement between the Government of Indonesia and Free Aceh Movement were largely successful in resolving nearly 30 years of armed conflict. The December 2006 local elections are now widely recognized as marking the consolidation of that peace agreement. Conventional accounts of the Helsinki negotiations do not capture the complexity and richness of the various political, military, institutional and personal forces at play. A closer examination reveals the extent to which the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding was a key milestone in Indonesia's continuing democratic development.

scholarly journals Konflik Vertikal Antara Gerakan Aceh Merdeka Di Aceh Dengan Pemerintah Pusat Di Jakarta Tahun 1976-2005

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-70
Author(s):  
Kurnia Jayanti
Keyword(s):  
Central Government ◽  
Technical Writing ◽  
New Order ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
The People ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
History Of

Abstrak Tulisan ini menganalisis konflik vertikal antara Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM) dengan pemerintahan pusat pada masa orde baru hingga masa reformasi (1976-2005). Skripsi ini menjawab beberapa pertanyaan berikut: bagaimana sejarah  Gerakan Aceh Merdeka terbentuk? bagaimana perjalanan konflik Vertikal di Aceh yang dilalui GAM? faktor apa saja yang menyebabkan rakyat Aceh yang ingin melepaskan diri dari Indonesia? upaya apa yang di lakukan untuk penyelesaian konflik antara Gerakan Aceh Merdeka dengan pemerintah Indonesia dalam meraih rancangan kesepakatan damai? Untuk menjawab beberapa pertanyaan tersebut, penulis melakukan penelitian kepustakaan. Adapun teknis penulisan skripsi ini termasuk tata cara membuat catatan kaki, penulis menggunakan buku Pedoman Penulisan Karya Ilmiah (Skripsi, Tesis, dan Disertasi) CeQDA UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta.---Abstract This thesis analyzes the vertical conflitc between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the central government in the new order until  the reform periode (1975-2005). This thesis to answer the following question: how the history of the Free Aceh Movement formed? How to travel vertical conflict in Aceh GAM passed? What factors are causing the people of Aceh who want to break away from Indonesia? What effortss will be undertaken to resolve the conflict betqween the Free Aceh Movement and the Indonesian government in achieving the draft peace agreement? To answer some of these questions, the autors conducted a study of literature. As for technical writing  (thesis and dissertation) CEQDA UIN Syarif Hidaytullah Jakarta.

scholarly journals The Quality of Peace in Post-Conflict Situation: A Comparative Study Between Armed Conflicts in Aceh and Bangsamoro

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Ikhwan Rahmatika Latif ◽  
Dyah Mutiarin ◽  
Achmad Nurmandi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Data ◽  
Armed Conflicts ◽  
Peace Agreement ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
The People ◽  
Lasting Peace ◽  
Free Aceh Movement ◽  
Peace Settlement ◽  
The Government

This article investigates the quality of peace in armed conflicts that occurred in the Southeast Asia region. The authors compared the cases of Aceh, where the armed conflict between the Free Aceh Movement or GAM and the government of Republic Indonesia ended peacefully with the Helsinki Memorandum of Understanding, with the conflict in the southern Philippines, where a peace agreement, the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, was successfully achieved between the government of Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. This research employed document analysis to analyse the peace settlement documents of both parties and the derivative laws of the agreed settlements, as well as other relevant sources as the secondary data. All documents and sources were processed through the NVivo 12 application. The findings revealed that in both Aceh and Bangsamoro, the quality of peace is far from significant, for not all the terms of the agreements had been realised and there was still mutual suspicion prevailing between the two fighting parties. Therefore, what had been agreed upon in the Aceh and Bangsamoro post-conflict agreements must be accomplished as they should be in order to create a lasting peace, thereby allowing the people to experience a sufficient quality peace together.

Normative Juridical Review Comparison of Land Acquisition Regulations for Railway Infrastructure between Indonesia and Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhina Setyo Oktaria ◽  
Agustinus Prasetyo Edi Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Land Acquisition ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The Public ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
The People ◽  
Railway Infrastructure ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government

Land acquisition for public purposes, including for the construction of railroad infrastructure, is a matter that is proposed by all countries in the world. The Indonesian government or the Malaysian royal government needs land for railroad infrastructure development. To realize this, a regulation was made that became the legal umbrella for the government or royal government. The people must agree to regulations that require it. Land acquisition for public use in Malaysia can be completed quickly in Indonesia. The influencing factor is the different perceptions of the understanding of what are in the public interest, history and legal systems of the two countries as well as the people's reaction from the two countries

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