BBC answers a painful question: Why Romanians still have open wounds from the Revolution

BBC dedicated an entire reportage to Romanian Revolution, comparing the situation in 1989 with the present situation and trying in the same time to answer a painful question: “Why Romanians still have open wounds from the Revolution”.

Indeed, 30 years have passed since thousands of Romanians fought for their freedom, their blood staining the streets in central Bucharest and in the major Romanian cities. Young and old, men and women, altogether fighting against the communist regime and dying for freedom.

Yet, 30 years later, Romanians still have open wounds as they haven’t found out the truth about the “revolution from 1989”. First of all, there is high controversy about naming those events a revolution, as many still believe it was a coup organized by second line communists or communists who politically opposed the regime. Moreover, the power after “revolution” was grasped by the former communists, such as Ion Iliescu.

Second of all, Romanian justice still haven’t been able to answer a simple question: “Who is to be blamed for the thousands of deaths all over the country, but mainly in Bucharest?” Who shot the young Romanians who peacefully demonstrated for freedom? Who gave the orders to shoot with live ammunition? Who are responsible for the massacre?

BBC reportage covers all the wounds and questions Romanians still have no answer for. Their conclusion is that Romanians will have these open wounds until justice will be done and answers will be clearly offered.

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