‘Europe’s bloodiest border’. For the first time, Romania looks at thousands who illegally fled the communist regime

The border between Romania and Yugoslavia was named ‘Europe’s bloodiest border’ in the 1980s. There was no war or refugee crisis on the 546 kilometer frontier. But thousands of Romania were desperate to flee Nicolae Ceausescu’s oppressive communist regime. And they grew more desperate. Perilous journey They either went on foot, trying to avoid border … Continuă lectura ‘Europe’s bloodiest border’. For the first time, Romania looks at thousands who illegally fled the communist regime