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Added on the 03/06/2020 02:14:35 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio joins civil rights leader Al Sharpton and various leaders as they kneel for 9 minutes and 29 seconds - the amount of time Derek Chauvin knelt of George Floyd's neck - to mark the first anniversary of Floyd’s death. IMAGES
A vigil is held in Houston for George Floyd, at Yates high school stadium, where he was a student. IMAGES
Americans in Minneapolis gather for a vigil at a makeshift memorial for George Floyd, whose death in custody has sparked two weeks of mostly peaceful demonstrations across the US against racism and police brutality IMAGES
A huge crowd gathers at Cadman Plaza for a public memorial service in New York. People clap and chant "Go peace" and "George Floyd" as they wait for the service to begin. After the service, participants will hold a peaceful march over the Brooklyn Bridge to Foley Square. IMAGES
Venezuelans prepare to hold a vigil in the capital Caracas, calling for political prisoners to be freed in the country. Venezuela's election authority declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of the July 28 vote despite not releasing detailed results, sparking protests that have left at least 24 people dead. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.