Awali Ungunaibe
Papua New Guniean chief and politician
About Awali Ungunaibe
Lived 1947 – 1975 (aged 27–28).
Awali Ungunaibe (1947 – 1975) was a Papua New Guinean chief and politician. He served as a member of the House of Assembly between 1972 and 1975.
Biography Ungunaibe was born in Kun in the Southern Highlands in 1947. Speaking both Tok Pisin and Enga, he worked as an interpreter and domestic servant between 1964 and 1971. He sat in the House as a member of the United Party.
He died of lung cancer in early 1975 aged 28. Following his death, claims were made that he had been killed by sorcery committed by his political rivals.
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Who was Awali Ungunaibe?
Papua New Guniean chief and politician
When was Awali Ungunaibe born?
Awali Ungunaibe was born in 1947.
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Awali Ungunaibe died in 1975.
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