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Ruben Kun

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Ruben Kun

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Roland Kun

HE Ruben James Kun (30 March 1942 – 21 September 2014) was a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru and was President of the Republic of Nauru.

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Early career

Ruben Kun is a lawyer by training.

He was the Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru from Aug 1981 to Dec 1986.

Kun served as finance minister, prior to assuming Presidential office.

President of Nauru

Kun succeeded Kennan Adeang as President of Nauru from 19 December 1996 to 13 February 1997, and was himself succeeded in that office by Kinza Clodumar.

Post-Presidency

Under the Pacific Solution asylum policy, Australia has an arrangement with Nauru that allows asylum seekers arriving in Australia to be detained on the island. Kun is now representing detainees in a case before the nation's Supreme Court.

References

Ruben Kun Wikipedia


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