Historical Events tagged with "iasi"
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Iași Pogrom: A Catastrophic Anti-Jewish Massacre
In late June, authorities in Iași orchestrated a violent pogrom, resulting in the brutal killings of numerous Jews in a coordinated attack. The violence was characterized by mass shootings, looting, and public humiliation, targeting the Jewish population under the pretext of anti-communist sentiments. This act of terror marked one of the darkest chapters in the history of Romanian Jews. The atrocities were part of a broader wave of anti-Semitic violence during World War II, aligning with Nazi Germany's ideology and actions in occupied territories.
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