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Deng Adut

Defence lawyer and refugee advocate in Western Sydney, Australia

Lawyer Jurist Child soldier
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About Deng Adut

Deng Adut was a lawyer, jurist and child soldier.

Deng Thiak Adut (born 1984) is a defence lawyer and refugee advocate in Western Sydney, Australia, and a former child soldier from South Sudan. His story is told in a popular short video by Western Sydney University, where he earned his law degree. He was named the 2017 New South Wales Australian of the Year.

Early life Adut was born in 1984 near Malek, a small fishing village in South Sudan near White Nile River. He is a member of the Dinka people.

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Important facts

Education
Western Sydney University, University of Wollongong
Also known as
Deng Thiak Adut

Frequently asked questions

Who was Deng Adut?

defence lawyer and refugee advocate in Western Sydney, Australia

What was Deng Adut's occupation?

Deng Adut was a lawyer, jurist and child soldier.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Deng Adut

Β· Wikidata: Q28530515

Β· DBpedia: Deng Adut

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