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Thousands protest against racism in Washington DC for George Floyd

Several thousands are walking against bigotry and police fierceness in Washington DC, as fights started by George Floyd’s demise enter a twelfth day.

No Racism

Groups assembled close to the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial and Lafayette Park, security forces hinder progress, crowd group in front of White House.

Meanwhile, people paid their respects to Mr Floyd in North Carolina, where he was born, before a memorial service.

Greatly no to racism, the slogan is said in the world. Social distance disregarded. Saying listen to this scream. With the slogan Black Lives Matter, peoples filled Parliament Square in central London.

Mr Floyd, an unarmed black man, died after being arrested outside a shop in Minneapolis on 25 May. Mr Chauvin has been dismissed and charged with murder. Three other officers who were on the scene have also been sacked and charged with aiding and abetting.

Blacks Lİves Matter

In Washington DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser welcomed people gathered on a street near the White House that she renamed Black Lives Matter Plaza on Friday.

On Monday, federal law enforcement officers fired smoke grenades to clear a protest in the area ahead of a visit to a church by President Donald Trump.

Ms Bowser said the crowds in the capital had sent a message to Mr Trump.

“If he can take over Washington DC, he can come for any state, and none of us will be safe,” she said. “So today, we pushed the army away from our city.”

“Our soldiers should not be treated that way, they should not be asked to move on American citizens. Today, we say ‘no’; in November, we say ‘next’.”

Ms Bowser has requested the withdrawal of all federal law enforcement officers and National Guard troops from the city, saying their presence is “unnecessary”.

Written by Maraaz

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