Journal of Governance
Volume 10 Issue 3: (2025)

The Responsibility of the Indonesian State Toward Indonesian Citizens Involved in Acts of Terrorism Abroad

Muradi, Muradi (Universitas Padjadjaran)
Januarsyah, Mas Putra Zenno (Government Department, Universitas Padjadjaran)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Sep 2025

Abstract

The phenomenon of Indonesian citizens (WNI) becoming involved in acts of terrorism abroad necessitates a legal assessment of the state’s responsibility under international law. This study employs a qualitative method with a normative juridical approach to analyze the obligations of the state in addressing its nationals who are part of global terrorist networks. Key principles of international law—such as due diligence, non-refoulement, and the duty to prevent and suppress transnational terrorism—form the core focus of this analysis. The study also evaluates Indonesia’s policy towards former ISIS-affiliated citizens, highlighting dilemmas surrounding citizenship revocation and the repatriation of returnees. Furthermore, multilateral cooperation mechanisms, including the ASEAN Convention on Counter-Terrorism (ACCT) and United Nations Security Council resolutions, are examined as part of Indonesia’s counter-terrorism strategy. The findings emphasize the importance of balancing national security interests with the protection of human rights and strengthening international legal diplomacy to ensure effective and globally aligned counter-terrorism efforts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jog

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Subject

Social Sciences

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Journal of Governance (JOG) is published by the Faculty of Social and Political Science Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa collaborate with KAPSIPI (Kesatuan Asosiasi Program Studi Ilmu Pemerintahan Indonesia) for reviewer, its main aim to spread critical and original analysis from researchers and ...