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Thirty years after Romanian revolution, questions remain
New trial seeks to finally shed light on the chaotic days following the fall of communism.
I was 4 years old when I watched the execution of Nicolae Ceaușescu and his wife by firing squad live on national television on Christmas day, 1989.
- Carmen Paun
- Politico
The former Romanian dictator had been deposed amid days of intense civil unrest, bringing an end to communism after 42 years.
It was a confusing time for a child.
But, as much as I’ve come to understand since then about my home country and its transition toward democracy, there are still many questions that Romanians don’t have the…