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Casten Nemra is elected President of the Marshall Islands by the Nitijela (Parliament), narrowly defeating Alvin Jacklick by a 17-16 vote. Nemra's presidency lasted for 17 days in January 2016. His election made him the youngest person to hold the position and the second non-noble to become president. However, he was ousted by a vote of no confidence after joining another political party, leading to political instability and a change in leadership.
Saturday, 2 January, 2016