Haruo Remeliik
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Haruo Ignacio Remeliik (1 June 1933 – 30 June 1985) was a politician from Palau. He served as the first President of Palau from 2 March 1981 until his assassination on 30 June 1985. He is buried at Kloulklubed in his home state of Peleliu. Remeliik was of mixed Japanese and Palauan descent.[1]
Remelik's killers remain unknown. Remelik was shot in the driveway of his home by an unidentified gunman.[2] Six months after the killing, two relatives of Roman Tmetuchl and another man were arrested in connection to the killing; however, they were later released.[3][4]
[edit] References
- ^ Ron Crocombe. Asia in the Pacific Islands. University of the South Pacific, Institute of Pacific Studies. pp. 103, 112. ISBN 9820203880.
- ^ No Arrests in Slaying Of Pacific Island Leader
- ^ CONVICTIONS REVERSED IN ISLAND SLAYING
- ^ Embattled Island: The Assassination of Palau's First President
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President of Palau 1981–1985 |
Succeeded by Thomas Remengesau, Sr. |
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