Romanian elections, fraudulent or fair

Title

Romanian elections, fraudulent or fair

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

21 May 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:48

Description

International observers say the Romanian elections were flawed. But Labour Deputy Leader and election observer Roy Hattersley says there is no evidence of widespread electoral fraud. Early results forecast a massive majority for President Ion Iliescu’s ruling National Salvation Front. Over 80 parties contested the first free elections in 53 years.The opposition had claimed they would be as fraudulent as those held under Ceauceascu. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Roy Hattersley

Keywords

Elections; Political corruption; Romania; National Salvation Front; Monitoring; Observation

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