Ce au făcut „scutierii” în Piața Universității. Mărturiile culese de la demonstranții care au fost acolo

On December 21, 1989, demonstrators in University Square faced violent repression from security forces, leading to numerous testimonies of brutality. Eyewitness accounts describe the presence of 'scutieri'—a term used for those with shields, including police and military units. Historical records reveal that while some officers, like Lucian Pahonțu, claimed not to have engaged with protesters, others reported severe violence against civilians. Testimonies indicate that many were arrested and beaten, with some shot at during the protests. The events of that night remain a critical part of Romania's revolutionary history, highlighting the conflict between the state and its citizens.