Arad's Revolution: The End of State Socialism

This chapter written by Lehoczky Attila, from the book "In the Labyrinth of Hope" translated into English by Gabriel Roman, offers an overview of the 1989 Romanian Revolution in the city of Arad, focusing on the period from December 20 to December 25. The author highlights that the revolutionary environment was influenced by the strict state regime and external factors, specifically mentioning broadcasts from Hungarian media featuring figures like former King Mihai I and pastor László Tőkés. The account divides the events in Arad into a period of peaceful protests followed by military clashes, detailing the initial worker demonstrations led by figures like Valentin Voicilă and the subsequent formation of the Romanian Democratic Front. The source further documents ...