Kepala Imigrasi Ungkap Warga Aceh Tolak Pengungsi Rohingya: Perilakunya Meresahkan

Summary

This transcript covers immigration and refugee management issues in Aceh, Indonesia, focusing on the efforts of the regional immigration office to monitor and prevent human trafficking, and manage foreigner-related matters. It highlights the operations of various immigration offices, the challenges in overseeing vast geographical areas, and the increasing presence of Rohingya refugees fleeing violence in Myanmar. Public concerns, mixed reactions, and the need for clearer policies and better refugee management are addressed. The speaker urges stronger coordination, clearer funding, and decisive actions for handling refugees, suggesting options like resettlement or voluntary repatriation.

Takeaways

• 😀 The travel to Rempa is only possible via a 10-hour sea journey or a 5-hour combined air, land, and sea trip.
• 😀 The Directorate General of Immigration office in Aceh currently employs 32 staff, despite lacking its own office space.
• 😀 Aceh's Immigration office oversees 6 units, including airports and seaports across various locations in the region.
• 😀 The immigration office performs surveillance at entry points, collaborates with other agencies, and uses technology for monitoring.
• 😀 Aceh's Immigration office covers a vast area, with some travel times to remote units taking up to 12 hours.
• 😀 Efforts to combat human trafficking include tightening passport issuance, collaborating with local governments, and educating communities.
• 😀 A total of 699 passport issuance delays or rejections have occurred across 6 immigration offices in Aceh.
• 😀 Aceh has established 11 model villages as part of its program to prevent human trafficking and educate vulnerable populations.
• 😀 There is a current issue with the Rohingya refugee situation, with four shelters in Aceh housing over 1,000 refugees.
• 😀 There is growing concern among Aceh's population regarding the presence of refugees, fueled by misinformation and fears about social harmony.
• 😀 The immigration office recommends more robust policies and clearer funding mechanisms to handle refugee situations, including potential repatriation or relocation options.

Q & A

What are the transportation options for traveling to Rempa from Kalimantan Barat?

There are two main options: a 10-hour sea journey or a combination of air, land, and sea travel, which takes about 5 hours.

What is the current staffing situation at the Aceh immigration office?

The Aceh immigration office has 32 staff members, but they are currently sharing office space since they do not yet have their own building.

How many immigration offices are there in the Aceh region, and what are their classifications?

There are six immigration offices in Aceh, classified as follows: one Class 1 TPI office in Banda Aceh, three Class 2 TPI offices in Langsa, Sabang, and Lhokseumawe, one non-TPI office in Melaboh, and one Class 3 non-TPI office in Takengon.

How does the Aceh immigration office monitor immigration activities?

The Aceh immigration office conducts monitoring through TPI, collaboration with other agencies, technology, reporting systems for foreigners, and public awareness campaigns.

What challenges does the Aceh immigration office face in managing the vast geographical area?

The office covers 23 districts and cities, with significant travel times between locations, such as an 8–9 hour trip from Banda Aceh to Langsa, and up to 12 hours to some remote areas like Pulau Simeulue.

What actions does the Aceh immigration office take to prevent human trafficking and exploitation?

The office focuses on thorough investigations, cooperation with other agencies, intelligence strengthening, and public education on avoiding involvement in human trafficking and exploitation.

How many cases of delayed passport issuance or departure have been recorded by the Aceh immigration office?

A total of 699 cases have been recorded, with the Langsa office delaying 680 cases and the Takengon office 19 cases.

What is the Aceh immigration office’s approach to forming community awareness programs?

The office has established 'Desa Binaan' (model villages) in 11 villages, focusing on educating communities to avoid becoming victims of human trafficking and exploitation.

What is the current situation regarding the Rohingya refugee camps in Aceh?

There are four refugee camps in Aceh, with a total of around 1,104 Rohingya refugees. The camps are in Lhokseumawe, Aceh Timur, Desa Kule Pid, and Desa Minaraya Pid.

What are the reasons behind the arrival of Rohingya refugees in Aceh?

The refugees are fleeing violence, discrimination, and persecution in Myanmar, and Aceh is geographically close, with a history of providing humanitarian assistance to refugees.