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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
German FM backs peaceful protests in US after ‘shocking’ Floyd death
Peaceful demonstrations in the United States against the “shocking” death of George Floyd during an arrest by police are “more than legitimate,” Germany’s foreign minister says.
People shout slogans and hold placards, on June 1, 2020, in downtown Las Vegas, as they take part in a “Black lives matter” rally in response to the recent death of George Floyd. (Bridget BENNETT / AFP)
“The peaceful protests that we see in the US… are understandable and more than legitimate. I hope that these peaceful protests won’t slide further into violence, but even more than that I hope that they will make a difference in the United States,” Heiko Maas tells reporters.
— AFP
