On Saturday, the president of Poland took part in a ceremony commemorating the 44th anniversary of the introduction of martial law in Poland. In a speech in Piłsudski Square in Warsaw, he described the martial law as "evil in pure form and betrayal of the Polish people". During the ceremony "Light of Liberty" candles were lit before the Papal Cross, reminding of victims of the 1981 repression.
The president stressed that the memory of the victims requires not to forgive and not to forget those liable for those events. He said, "Our freedom did not yet take distant our partitions and light of freedom in Polish hearts and in Polish souls inactive shine. The lights of freedom did not quench 2 occupations, planet War II, and the Polish light of freedom did not quench the colonists and traitors of the Polish Republic after 1945. The light of freedom did not quench the martial law and the junta of Wojciech Jaruzelski. due to the fact that this light of freedom continued to burn in the hearts of the Polish nation, unfortunately it besides burned due to shed blood."
Criticism of the current situation
IPN president Karol Nawrocki criticised the current situation in the country, expressing his concern that "post-communists" despite marginal public support took up advanced state functions. He said, "After that 13 December, safety officers are reinstated and what they put out is the light of freedom, retirement privileges are restored." According to Nawrocki, "heroes of our freedom" frequently live in worse conditions.
Nawrocki besides referred to the words of John Paul II from June 1979: "Let Your Spirit descend and renew the face of the earth. This land." He added, "The Holy Spirit descended, large Solidarity arose." He concluded the speech with words: "The president of Poland will never agree to the deficiency of historical justice; long live Poland, distant from the commune".
Historical context
The martial law was introduced on December 13, 1981 by General Wojciech Jaruzelski, who announced on radio and tv at 6am the creation of the Military National Rescue Council. By 7 a.m. the same day, 2,874 people were arrested and 4,318 persons were appointed to intern.
Repressions primarily included members of Solidarity – an independent trade union, which after the visit of John Paul II in 1979 grew to almost 10 million members. Almost 10 1000 people were sentenced during the martial law, and about a million Poles left the country. Public killings occurred among another things at the Uncle Mine.
During the ceremony in Piłsudski Square before the President's arrival, an IPN documentary movie "Telled" was displayed with the participation of oppositionist Stanisław Plewako. The outdoor exhibition "Unknown – Nationals. 1925–2025" was besides organized. The celebration began with a minute of silence, and the scouts held an honorary watch.
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