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The brother of George Floyd calls on the United Nations to set up an independent commission to investigate the killings of African Americans by police. "I hope that you will consider establishing an independent commission of inquiry to investigate police killings of black people in America and the violence used against peaceful protesters", says Philonise Floyd, whose brother was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25. IMAGES
The brother of George Floyd, who was murdered by ex-policeman Derek Chauvin last year, urges his killer to explain the reason for murdering his brother during an arrest. "Why? What were you thinking? What was going through your head when you had your knee on my brother's neck?" asks Terrence Floyd. SOUNDBITE
People take a knee at the George Floyd memorial square in Minneapolis on the first anniversary of his death. Former police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder last month over Floyd's May 25, 2020 death, which sparked protests against racial injustice and police brutality across the United States. IMAGES
People gather at George Floyd Square, the memorial site at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where George Floyd died in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the morning after white former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering African-American George Floyd. IMAGES
People gather at the makeshift memorial for George Floyd in Minneapolis, at the site where he was killed by police during an arrest, as a funeral is held in his hometown of Houston. 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.