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Added on the 24/05/2021 02:31:07 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
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
Fresh flowers are placed at the mural of George Floyd in Minneapolis, near the spot where he died while in the custody of the Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Jury selection begins in Minneapolis on Monday in the case against Derek Chauvin, 44, who is facing murder and manslaughter charges in connection with Floyd's death. Chauvin was filmed by a bystander with his knee on Floyd's neck for nearly nine minutes as the handcuffed man struggled to breathe, fell unconscious and died. IMAGES
Protesters gather in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the US capital, Washington, DC, nearly two weeks after George Floyd's death in police custody, before marching toward the White House, where large crowds are expected to demonstrate over the weekend. IMAGES
Protesters march in Boston, taking a stand against racism. The shocking videotaped death last Monday of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, at the hands of police in Minneapolis ignited the nationwide wave of outrage over law enforcement's repeated use of lethal force against unarmed African Americans. 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
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.
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