The protection of civil rights for the Shi’ite refugees of Sampang, East Java: a systemic governance approach to restore the refugees’ Rights

Hundreds of victims the 2012 Sunni-Shia conflict in Sampang are still living refugee camps Sidoarjo, East Java. They keep dream to return back their home village Sampang. Even though majority them have pledged Sunnis early November 2020, no one could guarantee that they can definitely after pledge. This article seeks identify factors make it difficult for Shia refugees obtain civil rights as well formulate strategic policies restore these rights. indicates refugees, who live camp, already got some back, including access health facilities, education and administration services. However, there two fundamental not been fulfilled, namely freedom religion right village. It argues main prevent from returning village: strong resistance community weak role state. The suggests government needs employ a systemic governance approach fully refugees.