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Finding the best policy fot ex-islamic states (IS) refugee in Syria; to repatriate or not
This paper examines repatriation policy for approximately 1,276 Indonesian ex-ISIS members taking refuge in three camps managed by the Syrian Democratic Force (SDF): Ain-Issa, Al-Hol, and Al-Roj. Although President Joko Widodo announced in February 2020 that Indonesia would not repatriate them except for orphans aged 10 or under in particular cases, repatriation opportunities remain open based on the spirit of the 1945 Constitution mandating the state to protect its citizens from danger. These ex-ISIS members can be considered victims of radicalized families who brought them to Syria, facing multiple human security threats including discrimination, attempted murder, and health problems. Non-repatriation could potentially pose security threats to the region and Indonesia, as they could return undetected and seek revenge through IS propaganda or terrorism. The paper recommends a repatriation process beginning with determining their motives for going to Syria and conducting a vetting process there, supported by third parties such as UNHCR and ICRC who have access to SDF territory, or the Syrian government.
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