Haruo Remeliik
| Haruo Remeliik | |
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| Taken around 1976 | |
| 1st President of Palau | |
| In office 2 March 1981 – 30 June 1985 | |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Remengesau, Sr. (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Haruo Ignacio Remeliik 1 June 1933 Peleliu, Palau |
| Died | 13 June 1985 (aged 52) Koror, Palau |
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]
References
- ↑ Ron Crocombe. Asia in the Pacific Islands. University of the South Pacific, Institute of Pacific Studies. pp. 103, 112. ISBN 982-02-0388-0.
- ↑ 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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| Preceded by New office |
President of Palau 1981–1985 |
Succeeded by Thomas Remengesau, Sr. |
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