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George Floyd killing: reports of over 10,000 arrested as protests enter 10th day – live George Floyd killing: reports of over 10,000 arrested as protests enter 10th day – live
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Unofficial figure suggests more than 10,000 people arrested in protests against racism and police brutality; ex-defense secretary James Mattis accuses Trump of dividing USUnofficial figure suggests more than 10,000 people arrested in protests against racism and police brutality; ex-defense secretary James Mattis accuses Trump of dividing US
A family memorial service will take place for George Floyd today at 1pm CDT in Minneapolis. All four police officers involved in his killing are now in custody and facing charges
Protests continued overnight, but with seemingly less violence overall. Some cities were scaling back their response - Seattle is cancelling a planned curfew
However, New Orleans police confirm they used tear gas, and there was violence in New York injuring protestors and the police
AP figures put the number of arrests so far in protests about the killing to be 10,000 nationwide
Barack Obama offered words of hope and optimism about the future
Former defence secretary James Mattis launched an extraordinary attack on the president over his handling of the protests, accusing him of dividing the US
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has spoken out over the killing of George Floyd, telling pupils at her old high school “I am so sorry that you have to grow up in the world where this is still present.”
I’m signing off now from London, and handing over to my colleagues in the US. Thank you for reading the live blog - you can find all of our George Floyd coverage here - and I hope you have a safe day.
Writer and Yale PhD candidate Philip V McHarris has written a blistering opinion piece for us today about the situation that has led the country to the grief, protests and violence seen over the last few days:Writer and Yale PhD candidate Philip V McHarris has written a blistering opinion piece for us today about the situation that has led the country to the grief, protests and violence seen over the last few days:
It is well worth reading in full: The George Floyd protests – and riots – are a rebellion against an unjust systemIt is well worth reading in full: The George Floyd protests – and riots – are a rebellion against an unjust system
The first of three memorial services for George Floyd will be held today in Minneapolis, with all of the police officers involved in his death now in custody and facing charges,The first of three memorial services for George Floyd will be held today in Minneapolis, with all of the police officers involved in his death now in custody and facing charges,
Renowned civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and the Floyd family attorney Benjamin Crump will be among the speakers at the event today.Renowned civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton and the Floyd family attorney Benjamin Crump will be among the speakers at the event today.
Floyd’s body will then go to Raeford in North Carolina, where he was born, for a two-hour public viewing and private service for the family on Saturday.Floyd’s body will then go to Raeford in North Carolina, where he was born, for a two-hour public viewing and private service for the family on Saturday.
Finally, a public viewing will be held Monday in Houston, where he was raised and lived most of his life. A 500-person service on Tuesday will take place at The Fountain of Praise church and will include addresses from Sharpton, Crump, and the Rev. Remus E. Wright. There will be a private burial.Finally, a public viewing will be held Monday in Houston, where he was raised and lived most of his life. A 500-person service on Tuesday will take place at The Fountain of Praise church and will include addresses from Sharpton, Crump, and the Rev. Remus E. Wright. There will be a private burial.
The Greek capital Athens, no newcomer to a protest or two, saw thousands of supporters of anti-racist, leftist and anarchist groups take to the streets late Wednesday.The Greek capital Athens, no newcomer to a protest or two, saw thousands of supporters of anti-racist, leftist and anarchist groups take to the streets late Wednesday.
As in the northern city of Thessaloniki the night before, many held banners emblazoned with the words “no justice no peace” and “Black lives matter” as they marched on the US embassy before stone-pelting demonstrators prompted riot police to aggressively disperse the crowd with copious rounds of tear gas.As in the northern city of Thessaloniki the night before, many held banners emblazoned with the words “no justice no peace” and “Black lives matter” as they marched on the US embassy before stone-pelting demonstrators prompted riot police to aggressively disperse the crowd with copious rounds of tear gas.
Organisers told the Guardian similar protests are now being planned nationwide before a massive demonstration, in conjunction with anti-facist groups across Europe and the US, is held on 26 June.Organisers told the Guardian similar protests are now being planned nationwide before a massive demonstration, in conjunction with anti-facist groups across Europe and the US, is held on 26 June.
“We want to show our solidarity. There will be more,” said Petros Constantinou, a municipal councillor who also heads the anti-rascist, anti-fascist KEERFA movement.“We want to show our solidarity. There will be more,” said Petros Constantinou, a municipal councillor who also heads the anti-rascist, anti-fascist KEERFA movement.
The killing of George Floyd in many ways has reminded Greeks of the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenage boy in downtown Athens in December 2008. That shooting spurred mass protests - and riots - across Greece as hundreds of thousands spontaneously took to the streets to decry police brutality.The killing of George Floyd in many ways has reminded Greeks of the fatal shooting of an unarmed teenage boy in downtown Athens in December 2008. That shooting spurred mass protests - and riots - across Greece as hundreds of thousands spontaneously took to the streets to decry police brutality.
“More than 120 police stations were attacked back then nationwide,” Constantinou recalled. “It was the beginning of the economic crisis in Greece, the social context was very similar to that in the US today and there was a lot of institutionalised racism especially among the police which helped create Golden Dawn,” he added referring to the anti-immigrant neo-Nazi group whose hit squads spawned fear on the streets for years to come.“More than 120 police stations were attacked back then nationwide,” Constantinou recalled. “It was the beginning of the economic crisis in Greece, the social context was very similar to that in the US today and there was a lot of institutionalised racism especially among the police which helped create Golden Dawn,” he added referring to the anti-immigrant neo-Nazi group whose hit squads spawned fear on the streets for years to come.
On Wednesday night much of central Athens - on the boulevarde that runs from the capital’s main Syntagma Square to the US embassy - was daubed with graffiti in support of US protestors.On Wednesday night much of central Athens - on the boulevarde that runs from the capital’s main Syntagma Square to the US embassy - was daubed with graffiti in support of US protestors.
CBS News this morning has been publicising a poll they have conducted about race relations in the US, which shows sharply deteriorating figures from their previous studies.CBS News this morning has been publicising a poll they have conducted about race relations in the US, which shows sharply deteriorating figures from their previous studies.
57% of Americans, according to the poll, think police are more likely to use deadly force against a black person than a white person, which is up from 43% back in 2016.57% of Americans, according to the poll, think police are more likely to use deadly force against a black person than a white person, which is up from 43% back in 2016.
In total, 42% of people polled thought race relations were getting worse, and 61% of people though race relations were “generally bad”. Not surprisingly, white respondents tended to be less pessimistic about the situation.In total, 42% of people polled thought race relations were getting worse, and 61% of people though race relations were “generally bad”. Not surprisingly, white respondents tended to be less pessimistic about the situation.
There’s more detail on the poll here: Americans’ views shift on racial discrimination - CBS News pollThere’s more detail on the poll here: Americans’ views shift on racial discrimination - CBS News poll
Coronavirus restrictions have led to the cancellation of three proposed protest rallies in Norway over the killing of George Floyd.Coronavirus restrictions have led to the cancellation of three proposed protest rallies in Norway over the killing of George Floyd.
Associated press reports that rallies were planned in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim but local authorities said that without permission, no more than 50 people can gather in one place.Associated press reports that rallies were planned in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim but local authorities said that without permission, no more than 50 people can gather in one place.
Mohamed Awil, president of the African Student Association co-organising the demonstration said more than 15,000 people had said they planned to take part in Thursday’s demonstration outside the US Embassy.Mohamed Awil, president of the African Student Association co-organising the demonstration said more than 15,000 people had said they planned to take part in Thursday’s demonstration outside the US Embassy.
A smaller demonstration is now proposed, which will involve a much smaller group forming a chain and marching to the US embassy.A smaller demonstration is now proposed, which will involve a much smaller group forming a chain and marching to the US embassy.
The photos coming in from around the world show the truly global impact that the killing of George Floyd has had. Here are some of the best pictures in so far today from Africa and across Europe:The photos coming in from around the world show the truly global impact that the killing of George Floyd has had. Here are some of the best pictures in so far today from Africa and across Europe:
Speaking of the election campaign, the president is up and about and on a tweeting spree that includes a dig at rival Joe Biden.Speaking of the election campaign, the president is up and about and on a tweeting spree that includes a dig at rival Joe Biden.
One of the significant victories for the protest movement yesterday was the announcement that Virginia governor Ralph Northam plans to order the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond.One of the significant victories for the protest movement yesterday was the announcement that Virginia governor Ralph Northam plans to order the removal of a Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond.
The memorial to the commander in the Confederate States Army has been a focal point of protests.The memorial to the commander in the Confederate States Army has been a focal point of protests.
In 1975, Biden was part of a unanimous Senate vote to restore citizenship to Lee, 110 years after the general surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant.In 1975, Biden was part of a unanimous Senate vote to restore citizenship to Lee, 110 years after the general surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant.
Trump has also been retweeting several posts by activist and author Charlie Kirk including attacks on Elizabeth Warren.Trump has also been retweeting several posts by activist and author Charlie Kirk including attacks on Elizabeth Warren.
Trump has also again vocally defended Roger Stone - convicted in 2019 of lying to Congress, tampering with a witness and obstructing the House investigation - describing him as “a victim of a corrupt and illegal Witch Hunt, one which will go down as the greatest political crime in history.”Trump has also again vocally defended Roger Stone - convicted in 2019 of lying to Congress, tampering with a witness and obstructing the House investigation - describing him as “a victim of a corrupt and illegal Witch Hunt, one which will go down as the greatest political crime in history.”
The coronavirus outbreak and the outpouring of public protest and grief over the killing of George Floyd have taken place against the backdrop of the build-up to November’s election.The coronavirus outbreak and the outpouring of public protest and grief over the killing of George Floyd have taken place against the backdrop of the build-up to November’s election.
My colleague Lauren Gambino in Washington has been looking at whether Joe Biden has enough about him to convince protesters he would be a ‘transformational’ president?My colleague Lauren Gambino in Washington has been looking at whether Joe Biden has enough about him to convince protesters he would be a ‘transformational’ president?
You can read Lauren’s piece in full here: Can Joe Biden convince protesters he would be a ‘transformational’ president?You can read Lauren’s piece in full here: Can Joe Biden convince protesters he would be a ‘transformational’ president?
Martin Luther King’s daughter Bernice King has overnight posted criticism of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Bees. He faced a backlash for repeating his claim that he will ‘never agree’ with protests during the national anthem.Martin Luther King’s daughter Bernice King has overnight posted criticism of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Bees. He faced a backlash for repeating his claim that he will ‘never agree’ with protests during the national anthem.
Bernice King tweeted a series of images of white people doing the so-called ‘George Floyd challenge’ social media trend, and told him “This is the kneeling Drew should be bothered by.”Bernice King tweeted a series of images of white people doing the so-called ‘George Floyd challenge’ social media trend, and told him “This is the kneeling Drew should be bothered by.”
Hi, welcome to our US politics live blog which, as with most of the last nine days, will no doubt be dominated by the protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.Hi, welcome to our US politics live blog which, as with most of the last nine days, will no doubt be dominated by the protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Here are the key points today so far:Here are the key points today so far:
Protests continued overnight, but with seemingly less violence overall. Some cities were scaling back their response - Seattle is cancelling a planned curfewProtests continued overnight, but with seemingly less violence overall. Some cities were scaling back their response - Seattle is cancelling a planned curfew
However, New Orleans police confirm they used tear gas, and there was violence in New York injuring protestors and the policeHowever, New Orleans police confirm they used tear gas, and there was violence in New York injuring protestors and the police
AP figures put the number of arrests so far in protests about the killing to be 10,000 nationwideAP figures put the number of arrests so far in protests about the killing to be 10,000 nationwide
Barack Obama offered words of hope and optimism about the futureBarack Obama offered words of hope and optimism about the future
Former defence secretary James Mattis launched an extraordinary attack on the president over his handling of the protests, accusing him of dividing the USFormer defence secretary James Mattis launched an extraordinary attack on the president over his handling of the protests, accusing him of dividing the US
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has spoken out over the killing of George Floyd, telling pupils at her old high school “I am so sorry that you have to grow up in the world where this is still present.”Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has spoken out over the killing of George Floyd, telling pupils at her old high school “I am so sorry that you have to grow up in the world where this is still present.”
Donald Trump has got a fairly empty diary ahead of him today - he receives an intelligence briefing at 3pm, and then we are expecting an executive order on “expediting permitting” at 4:30pm.Donald Trump has got a fairly empty diary ahead of him today - he receives an intelligence briefing at 3pm, and then we are expecting an executive order on “expediting permitting” at 4:30pm.
I’m Martin Belam in London, and I’ll be running this live blog for the next couple of hours before handing over to my colleagues in New York. You can contact me on martin.belam@theguardian.com or find me on Twitter @MartinBelam.I’m Martin Belam in London, and I’ll be running this live blog for the next couple of hours before handing over to my colleagues in New York. You can contact me on martin.belam@theguardian.com or find me on Twitter @MartinBelam.