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Added on the 08/03/2021 16:08:40 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
People carrying a mock coffin and portraits of George Floyd march in Minneapolis, Minnesota on the eve of the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of Floyd, whose death laid bare the racial wounds in the United States. IMAGES
Judge Peter Cahill opens the sentencing hearing for former policeman Derek Chauvin, who faces being jailed for up to 30 years for the murder of African American George Floyd, a killing that sparked America's biggest demonstrations for racial justice in decades. IMAGES
A man adjusts signs and flowers at a makeshift memorial on the site in Minneapolis where George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, was killed when police detained him last year. Former Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin is facing charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in connection with Floyd's May 25 death, which was captured by bystanders on smartphone video. IMAGES
Pro-Palestinians protesters gather near the United Center, where the Democratic National Convention will kick off in the evening when US President Joe Biden will deliver a bittersweet farewell, passing the torch to Kamala Harris. Protesters carry banners reading "Free Palestine", "Peace now", and Palestinian flags. IMAGES
Hundreds of opposition protesters gather at the Zocalo square in Mexico City for an opposition rally ahead of the presidential election on June 2. 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.