Romanians continue anti-government rallies, demand president’s ouster

‘Thousands of Romanians have continued anti-government rallies for the 11th straight nights in capital Bucharest, demanding the ouster of President Klaus Iohannis over a bid to decriminalize official corruption.
Crowds of people converged outside the presidential palace on Friday, urging Iohannis to quit over allegations that he is now trying to associate himself with the anti-corruption movement in a bid to inspire greater support among his electorate.
The latest protest action came despite withdrawal of a scandalous government decree that would have diluted graft laws, decriminalizing many cases of official corruption, including that of the ruling party leader.’
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