Brașov rebellion
The Rebellion of Brașov was a revolt against Nicolae Ceaușescu's economic policies in Communist Romania, which erupted on the day of the 1987 local election.
| Brașov Rebellion | |
|---|---|
15 November street in Brasov in memory of the Brașov Rebellion | |
| Location | Brașov |
| Date | 15 November 1987 |
| Target | Communist headquarters and city hall |
| Perpetrators | Workers from Steagul Roșu plant, Tractor Plant, Hidromecanica factory |
No. of participants | 20,000 workers |
| Defenders | Securitate and the Romanian People's Army |
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