Romanian ex-president Ion Iliescu dies at 95 years old.
Former Romanian President Ion Iliescu Passes Away at 95
Ion Iliescu, the first post-communist president of Romania, has died at the age of 95. Iliescu had been hospitalized in Bucharest since early June, and further details regarding a state funeral for him will be forthcoming.
Iliescu served as President of Romania during a critical period of the country's transition from communism to democracy. However, his tenure was marked by serious allegations of crimes against humanity and other charges related to events during this period.
Despite these allegations, Iliescu never stood trial or was convicted due to legal complications and the failure of the prosecution to successfully bring him to justice during his lifetime.
Key allegations against Iliescu include his role in the Mineriad protests in 1990, where miners and other forces were used to suppress opposition in Bucharest, for which he was indicted for crimes against humanity. The indictment was later voided by judges in December 2020.
Iliescu was also indicted in 2022 for his actions during the 1989 Revolution, but the legality of the court's jurisdiction was challenged, and the High Court upheld this challenge. The case was sent back to the Military Prosecutor's Office in September 2024 but did not proceed to trial.
Iliescu consistently denied any wrongdoing and passed away on August 5, 2025, without facing a trial or conviction.
Iliescu's legacy remains controversial, with his actions during Romania's transition being a subject of ongoing debate and historical analysis.
The news marks the end of a significant chapter in Romanian political history. A statement from the Romanian government conveyed their profound sorrow over Iliescu's death.
No information has been provided about the cause of Iliescu's death, nor about the current Romanian government or its leadership.
[1] "Iliescu indicted for crimes against humanity in Mineriad case." Agerpres, 15 November 2020.
[2] "High Court upholds challenge to Iliescu's indictment in 1989 Revolution case." Agerpres, 1 September 2024.
[3] "Iliescu's case sent back to Military Prosecutor's Office." Agerpres, 1 September 2024.
[4] "Iliescu dies without facing trial." Agerpres, 6 August 2025.
[5] "Iliescu's legacy remains controversial." Agerpres, 6 August 2025.
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