The Borderline Conflict Resolution between Ogan Komering Ulu (OKU) and East OKU Regencies of South Sumatera Province, Indonesia

Abstract

This research is conducted with the aim to analyze the reasons related to the factors causing borderline conflict between OKU Regency and East OKU Regency in South Sumatera Province and also to analyze conflict resolution conducted by the local government in order to establish peace between the communities living in the border of the two regencies. This borderline conflict occurred as a result of the uncertainty of the boundaries agreed by the two regencies coupled with the land grab of rice fields land by the community of Tanjung Makmur Village OKU Regency with Mendayun Village community in East OKU Regency. This condition makes the relationship between both community groups and the two regencies disturbed so that it may become potential area disunity or even physical violence that can lead to the country instability. Thus, an in-depth analysis of conflict and proper conflict resolution are needed in order to create peace. The research method used is qualitative method with descriptive approach. The research data obtained through interview, literature study and field observation. In the process of research analysis, theories and concepts of dynamic frameworks for conflict prevention and resolution, conflict sources in Indonesia, Glasl’s conflict escalation model, security defense and regulations such as, Law No. 30 of 1999, Permendagri No. 76 of 2012 and Head of BPN Decree No. 34 of 2007 are used in seeking resolution. The results show that conflict that occur are caused by several sources of conflict that are included in the conflict factors of structural factor, triggers and accelerators. In addition, the actions of irresponsible person also dominate the course of the conflict that occurred. Borderline conflict resolution is under the responsibility of South Sumatera Provincial Government however, the conflicts that have occurred are going to reach up to the stage of “strategies of threat” so that the mediation process is considered important in resolving the developed conflict in community thoroughly so that the relations of both groups can be recovered.