Turei Lauru
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Turei Lauru is an Ariddian politician. He has been chosen to lead the Democratic Communist Party in next year's parliamentary elections, which the party is almost certain to win. Lauru will then lead the Ariddian government for a five-year term.
He will be Ariddia's first non-Indigenous leader in seventy years, following long terms in office by Indigenous leaders Aj Ud and Nuriyah Khadhim. Lauru is the son of Melanesian immigrants.
He is not, at present, particularly well known in his country, but is an elected member of Parliament, and is reportedly one of Prime Secretary Khadhim's closest advisers.
Early life and career
Lauru was born in Cité-Belle, Ariddia. He has an elder sister and younger brother. He obtained a Master's degree in history at Cité-Belle Centre University, then began working as a primary school teacher. He spent part of his free time working at am immigration assistance and integration centre in Cité-Belle, providing practical information and assistance for newly arrived immigrants.
He was first elected to the People's Prime Parliament in 2129, then subsequently re-elected for two further terms.
Lauru is fluent in Ariddia's three official languages -French, English and Wymgani- as well as 'Are'are and Pijin. He is conversant in Lank Jan.
