INDONESIAN GOVERNMENT POLICY ON THE REPATRIATION OF INDONESIAN CITIZENS (WNI) WHO ARE VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CAMBODIA FOR THE PERIOD 2023-2024

Suci Ramdhaniadisa; Aos Yuli Firdaus

doi:10.52166/jsps.v7i1.349

Suci Ramdhaniadisa International Relation Departement Universitas Nasional Jakarta
Aos Yuli Firdaus International Relation Departement Universitas Nasional Jakarta

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52166/jsps.v7i1.349

Keywords: Human Trafficking, Cambodia, Repatriation Policy, Exit Strategy, Indonesian Citizens

Abstract

This study discusses the Indonesian Government's Policy on the Repatriation of Indonesian Citizens (WNI) Victims of Human Trafficking in Cambodia for the period 2023-2024. The author uses Phil Williams' Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) theory as a grand theory, supported by the concepts of human rights, international cooperation theory, and non- traditional security theory. The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques use literature studies sourced from various relevant literature such as books, journals, reports, and national and international media. The results of the study show that there are at least three factors that drive the Indonesian government's policy in the process of repatriating Indonesian citizens who are victims of human trafficking in Cambodia and the implications of the policy on human rights and exit strategies. These factors are bilateral and regional cooperation, technical and administrative services for the protection of victims of TPPO, and supervision of human trafficking prevention at airports and seaports. In general, it can be clearly concluded that globalization, economic weakness, and corrupt practices are factors that contribute to the prevalence of human trafficking. In addition, the novelty of this research lies in its multidimensional approach, which integrates the analysis of the asymmetrical structure of digital syndicates with rescue strategies based on restoring human dignity and securitizing the issue of human trafficking in Southeast Asia. The study concludes that the effectiveness of Exit Strategies is highly dependent on diplomatic interdependence and the strengthening of reintegration mechanisms to prevent the recurrence of victimization

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