Ion Iliescu’s Death Reveals Unclosed Wounds in Romania’s Post-Communist Struggle

Ion Iliescu's passing at age 95 marks not just the end of a life but a stark reminder of how post-communist Romania still wrestles with accountability and true national sovereignty. As Romania’s first freely elected president following the violent ousting of the Ceausescu dictatorship, Iliescu rose to power amidst chaos—yet his leadership remains shadowed by allegations of brutal repression and human rights violations that haunt the nation decades later. How Can Romania Heal Without Justice? The Romanian Revolution of 1989 promised freedom from tyranny, but more than 1,100 lives were lost, with hundreds killed even after Iliescu secured control. Military...