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10 Facts About Russell Kun

1.

Russell Effaney Kun was born on 24 May 1966 and is a political figure from the Pacific nation of Nauru and former powerlifter.

2.

Russell Kun was Justice Minister in the Ludwig Scotty government from June to August 2003 and returned to that post under Rene Harris in February 2004.

3.

Russell Kun was elected Speaker of the Parliament of Nauru from 15 July 2004 to 26 October 2004.

4.

Russell Kun lost the post again, in June 2004 when Scotty became president again and appointed David Adeang to the post.

5.

In September 2004 Russell Kun became controversial after stating that Health Minister Kieren Keke was ineligible to serve.

6.

Russell Kun lost his seat in Parliament in October 2004.

7.

From 17 July 2005, Russell Kun subsequently worked in the Public Defender's office in Majuro, Marshall Islands, along with Lionel Aingimea, the former legal officer of Nauru.

8.

Russell Kun married Tote Una Russell Kun, and they separated in 2007.

9.

Russell Kun is living with his partner, Roselinda deBrum, of Likiep, Marshall Islands, and they have one daughter born 2006 in Majuro, Marshall Islands.

10.

On 18 August 2010, Russell Kun was sworn in as a citizen of the Marshall Islands.