O expoziție cutremurătoare: A.REST 89 – Arhiva video a Securității (Op-ed)

The recent exhibition at the National Museum of Romanian History highlights the abuses of the Securitate during the last year of the dictatorship. Researchers Oana Ionel Demetriade and Mihai Demetriade utilized previously unreleased DSS files to reveal the identities of victims and methods used by the secret police. The exhibition showcases emblematic investigations from 1989, illustrating the Securitate's disregard for legal rights and the brutal methods employed during interrogations. The structure and operations of the Securitate, particularly the role of the Sixth Directorate, are examined, emphasizing its autonomy in prosecuting political crimes. The exhibition serves as a reminder of the importance of democracy and education in combating totalitarian ideologies.