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Tata Kelola Penegakan Hukum Pelintas Batas Papua-Papua Nugini di Pos Lintas Batas

JURNAL EKOLOGI BIROKRASI · Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026) · pp. 1–11

DOI
10.31957/jeb.v14i2.5567
ISSN
2654-7864, 2338-705X
Published
2026-08-23
Publisher
Program Doktor Ilmu Sosial Universitas Cenderawasih
Language
eng

Abstract

This study examines the governance of law enforcement toward border crossers in the Papua–Papua New Guinea border region, focusing on the Skouw Border Crossing Post in Jayapura City. Border-crossing issues are not only related to legal and administrative aspects but are also influenced by the social, economic, and cultural identities of border communities. This research employs a socio-juridical approach by analyzing applicable legal provisions alongside the social realities of communities living in border areas. The findings indicate that border governance policies remain largely dominated by security and economic considerations, while the cultural dimensions of local communities have not been fully integrated into policymaking. This condition is reflected in the continued use of unofficial crossing routes, commonly known as “rat roads,” and other cross-border interaction networks that are considered illegal by the state but are perceived by local communities as part of kinship ties, customary practices, and economic necessities. Therefore, law enforcement in border areas should adopt a more integrated approach that combines legal, security, economic, social, and cultural dimensions. Such an approach is essential to ensure that border governance not only safeguards state sovereignty but also responds effectively to the realities and needs of border communities.

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Turnip AlumAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad Ichsan MaroAffiliation unknown2
Sakaria to AnwarAffiliation unknown2
Sugeng Bayu WahyonoYogyakarta State University2
Abisay RolloAffiliation unknown2
Ferry Rhendra P.P. SitorusAffiliation unknown1
Fitrine Christiane AbidjuluAffiliation unknown1
Albertina N. LoboAffiliation unknown1
Eddy PattandukAffiliation unknown1
Usman PakasiAffiliation unknown1
MUHAMMAD TAUFIKAffiliation unknown1
Eddy PatandukAffiliation unknown1
Novita WaroyAffiliation unknown1
Debora BleskaditAffiliation unknown1
Yuliana AmiyaramAffiliation unknown1
Aloysius KambanaAffiliation unknown1
J. R. MansobenAffiliation unknown1
Marnius WantikAffiliation unknown1
Melki Benjamin WanmaAffiliation unknown1
Miren KalabetmeAffiliation unknown1
Thimeus WaliloAffiliation unknown1
Yohan Robert PondayarAffiliation unknown1
Lenny M.M. ManalipAffiliation unknown1
DaryonoAffiliation unknown1
Ferry P. R. R. SitorusAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://ejournal.uncen.ac.id/index.php/JEB/oai, first harvested 1 Nov 2026, last seen 1 Nov 2026.
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