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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
George Floyd's brother, Terrence Floyd, takes part in a public memorial service in New York as a huge crowd gathers at Cadman Plaza to pay their respects. George Floyd died in police custody last month. His death has sparked huge protests over racism and police killings of black Americans [COMPLETES VIDI1SV04S_EN] IMAGES
Around a thousand people gather in Foley Square, New York to take part in a Black Lives Matter rally in protest at the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd by police during an arrest in Minneapolis last week. The city's mayor extended a night-time curfew for the city until June 7 following outbreaks of violence and looting during anti-racism protests gripping America. IMAGES
Protesters reenact the arrest of George Floyd as they rally in Times Square, New York to demand justice over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd that ignited the country's most sweeping unrest in decades. IMAGES
Dozens of people rally outside the White House to protest the death of an African-American man in police custody in Minneapolis. Demonstrators chant slogans calling for justice for George Floyd, who died on Monday after a white police officer pressed his knee down on his neck and handcuffed Floyd for several minutes. 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.