Peter Waieng

Peter G. Waieng (April 4, 1966 – August 22, 2013) was a Papua New Guinea politician. Waieng served as a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea, representing the Kundiawa-Gembogl constituency, from 1997 to 2002.[1] Waieng also served as the Minister of Defence within the Prime Minister's cabinet as a member of parliament.[1]

Peter Waieng was born on April 4, 1966.[2] He received a Bachelor of Arts in politics from the University of Papua New Guinea in 1989 and a master's degree in international relations from the University of Wollongong in 1995.

Waieng was elected to the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea in the 1997 general election.[1] He was 31 years old at the time of the election.[1] He was appointed as the country's Minister of Defence during his first term.[1]

Waieng lost his bid for re-election in the 2002 general election.[1]

Peter Waieng died on August 22, 2013, from injuries sustained in an attack at the age of 44.[1]

References
  1. "O'Neill: Waieng's death a tragic loss". The National (Papua New Guinea). 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
  2. "APPF: Papua New Guinea National Parliament". Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum. Retrieved 2013-09-15.
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