A Study of Implementation of Special Autonomy Law: An Evidence from Post Peace Conflict of Aceh, Indonesia

Fadhil Ilhamsyah; Hardi Warsono; Augustin Rina Herawati

doi:10.56225/jmsc.v3i1.359

Authors

Fadhil Ilhamsyah Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Tembalang, 50275 Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Hardi Warsono Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Tembalang, 50275 Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Augustin Rina Herawati Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Tembalang, 50275 Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56225/jmsc.v3i1.359

Keywords:

Post peace, Conflict, Policy implementation, Special autonomy law, Memorandum of Understanding, Aceh context

Abstract

After the Tsunami in Aceh, the conflict between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Government of Indonesia, which had persisted for over three decades, was resolved. This resolution was achieved when both parties agreed to implement asymmetric decentralization or special autonomy in Aceh. The implementation of Special Autonomy is governed by Law Number 11 of 2006 concerning the Government of Aceh, specifically regarding the use of the Flag and Emblem for Aceh. This study investigates the factors contributing to the divergence in opinions between the Central Government and the Government of Aceh concerning Qanun No. 3 of 2013 regarding the Aceh Flag and Coat of Arms. This research employed a qualitative approach and conducted in-depth interviews with 15 participants. The findings revealed that the conflict between the Central Government and the Aceh Government regarding the Aceh Flag and Coat of Arms stems from differing perceptions and interpretations of the Crescent Star flag and Bouraq-Lion symbol, which bear resemblance to the flag and logo used by the Aceh Movement. Merdeka (GAM) and Government Regulation Number 77 of 2007 concerning Regional Emblems. Conflict resolution has reached an impasse, as both parties involved maintain their respective positions. This deadlock resulted in the unauthorized display of the crescent and star flag by Acehnese citizens, a decline in Acehnese support for the Aceh Party, and the strengthening of potential regional disintegration in Aceh. This study suggests that the implementation of special autonomy as part of the consensus on conflict resolution may be compromised if the previous agreement is not upheld.

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