Description
Added on the 09/06/2020 22:44:14 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
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 calls on the United Nations to set up an independent commission to investigate the killings of African Americans by police. "I am my brother's keeper," said Philonise Floyd, whose brother was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis on May 25. IMAGES
The Reverend Al Sharpton, Texas Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Houston police chief Art Acevedo arrive at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Texas, for George Floyd's funeral. 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 human skeleton was found buried in a military facility near Uruguay's capital Montevideo, less than 100 metres from where remains of victims of the South American country's dictatorship (1973-1985) have been found in recent years. 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.