Charged with crimes against humanity, ex-Romanian president seeks to rehabilitate himself on revolution anniversary

Romania’s former President Ion Iliescu who has been charged with crimes against humanity for his role in the aftermath of the violent revolt that toppled the communist regime in 1989 on Wednesday sought to paint himself as a benign leader who oversaw the difficult transition to a democracy. In a statement to mark 32 years … Continuă lectura Charged with crimes against humanity, ex-Romanian president seeks to rehabilitate himself on revolution anniversary