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Five key numbers from the US protests against police brutality since George Floyd's death
"These 4 charts describe police violence in America
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By Emily Sakzewski, wires
Posted 3ddays ago, updated 2ddays ago
"I can't breathe" were some of George Floyd's last words, and have become a rallying cry for protesters.(AP: Nam Y Huh)
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Mass civil unrest has gripped the United States since George Floyd's death in police custody on May 25.
Mr Floyd, a black man, died after he was pinned down by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who had his knee on Mr Floyd's neck for several minutes while ignoring Mr Floyd's gasping for air.
His death sparked mass demonstrations across the country, prompting law enforcement to respond in force in an attempt to quell the unrest.
Some have died and scores more have been injured, including protesters being tear gassed and struck with rubber bullets, and police officers being shot.
As the country approaches two weeks of protests with no sign of slowing down, here are some key numbers:
Protests have been held in all 50 states
[...]
The National Guard was deployed in at least 25 states
[...]
At least 29 curfews were imposed
[...]
More than 9,000 people have been arrested
[...]
At least 11 people have been killed
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-05/us-protest-map-arrests-deaths-curfews-since-george-floyd-death/12319512
"These 4 charts describe police violence in America
"
By Emily Sakzewski, wires
Posted 3ddays ago, updated 2ddays ago
"I can't breathe" were some of George Floyd's last words, and have become a rallying cry for protesters.(AP: Nam Y Huh)
Share
Mass civil unrest has gripped the United States since George Floyd's death in police custody on May 25.
Mr Floyd, a black man, died after he was pinned down by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who had his knee on Mr Floyd's neck for several minutes while ignoring Mr Floyd's gasping for air.
His death sparked mass demonstrations across the country, prompting law enforcement to respond in force in an attempt to quell the unrest.
Some have died and scores more have been injured, including protesters being tear gassed and struck with rubber bullets, and police officers being shot.
As the country approaches two weeks of protests with no sign of slowing down, here are some key numbers:
Protests have been held in all 50 states
[...]
The National Guard was deployed in at least 25 states
[...]
At least 29 curfews were imposed
[...]
More than 9,000 people have been arrested
[...]
At least 11 people have been killed
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-05/us-protest-map-arrests-deaths-curfews-since-george-floyd-death/12319512
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