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George Floyd protests: man killed in Detroit as demonstrations rage across US – live George Floyd protests: man killed in Detroit as demonstrations rage across US – live
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Crowds call for justice and an end to police brutality in demonstrations in Atlanta, Kentucky, New York and CaliforniaCrowds call for justice and an end to police brutality in demonstrations in Atlanta, Kentucky, New York and California
US diplomats in Africa have said they are ‘profoundly troubled’ over the death of George Floyd, in response to outrage from across the continent.
According to reporting by the Associated Press, ambassadors and embassies in five different African countries have issued statements following the death of the 46-year-old Floyd this week at the hands of Minneapolis Police.
Diplomats spoke up as the head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, condemned the “murder” of Floyd and said his organisation rejects the “continuing discriminatory practices against black citizens of the USA.”
The ambassador to Congo, Mike Hammer, highlighted a tweet from a local media entrepreneur who addressed him saying, “Dear ambassador, your country is shameful. Proud America, which went through everything from segregation to the election of Barack Obama, still hasn’t conquered the demons of racism. How many black people must be killed by white police officers before authorities react seriously?”
The ambassador’s response, in French: “I am profoundly troubled by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Justice Department is conducting a full criminal investigation as a top priority. Security forces around the world should be held accountable. No one is above the law.”
Similar statements were tweeted by the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Uganda, while the embassies in Tanzania and Kenya tweeted a joint statement from the Department of Justice office in Minnesota on the investigation.
The musician Killer Mike has given an impassioned address to the citizens of his home town of Atlanta, calling for an end to looting.The musician Killer Mike has given an impassioned address to the citizens of his home town of Atlanta, calling for an end to looting.
The rapper was invited to speak at a press conference held by the mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and used his speech to point out the successes of African-Americans in the city, as well as calling for structural change to combat racism.The rapper was invited to speak at a press conference held by the mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and used his speech to point out the successes of African-Americans in the city, as well as calling for structural change to combat racism.
Killer Mike, one half of the group Run the Jewels, was a leading voice during the Ferguson protests of 2014. His speech today has been widely shared on social media.Killer Mike, one half of the group Run the Jewels, was a leading voice during the Ferguson protests of 2014. His speech today has been widely shared on social media.
A DC based photographer, Matthew Rodier, has been streaming live pictures from protests outside the White House.A DC based photographer, Matthew Rodier, has been streaming live pictures from protests outside the White House.
Crowds had been gathered outside the presidential residence for many hours. Earlier there were reports of some protesters hurling missiles at police, the police responding with pepper spray.Crowds had been gathered outside the presidential residence for many hours. Earlier there were reports of some protesters hurling missiles at police, the police responding with pepper spray.
Police later declared the gathering “unlawful” and ordered everyone to leave Lafayette Square, a 7 acre public park located directly north of the White House.Police later declared the gathering “unlawful” and ordered everyone to leave Lafayette Square, a 7 acre public park located directly north of the White House.
Rodier brought his live stream to an end as the protesters dissipated. “For everyone that was on when the live stream cut out I’m good”, he wrote on Twitter. “I didn’t get arrested, all the protesters left so I did as well. Just got pepper sprayed a lot but that is a regular occurrence if you cover protests.”Rodier brought his live stream to an end as the protesters dissipated. “For everyone that was on when the live stream cut out I’m good”, he wrote on Twitter. “I didn’t get arrested, all the protesters left so I did as well. Just got pepper sprayed a lot but that is a regular occurrence if you cover protests.”
I’m handing over to my colleague Paul MacInnes now. I’ll leave you with some images from the past few hours:I’m handing over to my colleague Paul MacInnes now. I’ll leave you with some images from the past few hours:
There is a lot of damage in downtown LA, where police are still trying to get protesters off the streets.There is a lot of damage in downtown LA, where police are still trying to get protesters off the streets.
The Associated Press reports that police in Louisville, Kentucky, have apologised for targeting a news crew during protests.The Associated Press reports that police in Louisville, Kentucky, have apologised for targeting a news crew during protests.
Here’s a look at the treatment that the events of Friday have been given by a couple of the US papers:Here’s a look at the treatment that the events of Friday have been given by a couple of the US papers:
Some good news: it sounds from reporters on the ground that the protests in Oakland tonight are dwindling.Some good news: it sounds from reporters on the ground that the protests in Oakland tonight are dwindling.
A post office is now on fire in Minneapolis:A post office is now on fire in Minneapolis:
Earlier on Friday night, Atlanta’s police chief said she understood the anger of African American communities across the United States over the repeated deaths of black men at the hands of police forces in the county.Earlier on Friday night, Atlanta’s police chief said she understood the anger of African American communities across the United States over the repeated deaths of black men at the hands of police forces in the county.
“Whether it’s by police or other individuals, the reality is we’ve diminished the value on their life,” Erika Shields said.“Whether it’s by police or other individuals, the reality is we’ve diminished the value on their life,” Erika Shields said.
Here’s our full story:Here’s our full story:
Portland’s mayor says he is returning to the city after having left to be with his dying mother.Portland’s mayor says he is returning to the city after having left to be with his dying mother.
Our reporter on the ground in Minneapolis has this update:Our reporter on the ground in Minneapolis has this update:
After Thursday night’s occupation and destruction of the 3rd precinct police station, protesters turned their attention to the 5th precinct station on Friday.After Thursday night’s occupation and destruction of the 3rd precinct police station, protesters turned their attention to the 5th precinct station on Friday.
Thousands of people defied the city-wide curfew to surround the station. Mostly, the protest was peaceful, with chants and signs denouncing the police. But groups broke away to burn down a bank and attack other buildings.Thousands of people defied the city-wide curfew to surround the station. Mostly, the protest was peaceful, with chants and signs denouncing the police. But groups broke away to burn down a bank and attack other buildings.
The police watched from the station roof and decided there would be no repeat of the previous evening at the 3rd precinct. After midnight, a large column of officers in riot gear moved into the street and pushed back the crowd with rubber bullets and tear gas. People stampeded to get away. Others turned and tried to push back but were overwhelmed by the hundreds of officers.The police watched from the station roof and decided there would be no repeat of the previous evening at the 3rd precinct. After midnight, a large column of officers in riot gear moved into the street and pushed back the crowd with rubber bullets and tear gas. People stampeded to get away. Others turned and tried to push back but were overwhelmed by the hundreds of officers.
About 50 people were arrested. The police said officers were shot at.About 50 people were arrested. The police said officers were shot at.
The city police chief, Medaria Arradondo, said more than 1,000 officers had been pulled in to defend the station.The city police chief, Medaria Arradondo, said more than 1,000 officers had been pulled in to defend the station.
“We will not have another repeat of what happened at the 3rd precinct,” he said.“We will not have another repeat of what happened at the 3rd precinct,” he said.
It wasn’t immediately clear if this marked a shift in the police approach to begin to enforce the curfew after it was widely defied, or a move solely to defend the police station.It wasn’t immediately clear if this marked a shift in the police approach to begin to enforce the curfew after it was widely defied, or a move solely to defend the police station.
Protests in Oakland are ongoing - businesses have been targeted and fires lit.Protests in Oakland are ongoing - businesses have been targeted and fires lit.
More national guard troops are preparing to deploy to Minneapolis:More national guard troops are preparing to deploy to Minneapolis:
Meanwhile, there are ongoing clashes between police and protesters outside the White House, where demonstrators have removed some barricades.Meanwhile, there are ongoing clashes between police and protesters outside the White House, where demonstrators have removed some barricades.
Governor Walz is back. He says supports the federal government’s move to put the army on standby. He calls the situation “an unprecedented threat to our state”.Governor Walz is back. He says supports the federal government’s move to put the army on standby. He calls the situation “an unprecedented threat to our state”.
“Our goal is to do everything we can to start to restore order.”“Our goal is to do everything we can to start to restore order.”
Now he is answering questions.Now he is answering questions.
Now a public safety official is speaking, calling protesters an “armed and more more entrenched group of rioters”.Now a public safety official is speaking, calling protesters an “armed and more more entrenched group of rioters”.
He is calling for more police officers and more national guard support. A request has been made for more national guard officers, he says.He is calling for more police officers and more national guard support. A request has been made for more national guard officers, he says.
He says police officers have been shot at today and some have been injured.He says police officers have been shot at today and some have been injured.