Miron Cozma
POST-REVOLUTION ROMANIA, 1990: Mineriad of 13-15 June
The violent events of 13-15 June 1990 remained known in post-communist memory as "Mineriad of 13-15 June 1990" and refer to the repression, by law enforcement forces, with the help of miners, of protest rallies in the University Square of that period.
Prosecutors Charge Former Romanian President With Crimes Against Humanity
Former Romanian President, Ion Iliescu, was charged with crimes against humanity for his alleged participation in a 1990 violent suppression of an anti-government demonstration.
Iliescu was summoned on Wednesday at the Prosecutor's Office of the High Court of Cassation and Justice, Romania's Supreme Court, to be officially informed of the charges, AGERPRES news agency informs.
Supreme Court confirms reopening of investigation on 1990 miners' riot
The High Court of Cassation and Justice confirmed on Monday the decision of General Prosecutor Tiberiu Nitu to reopen the investigation on the June 13-15 1990 miners' riot, involving former President Ion Iliescu.
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