Protests over George Floyd's death expose raw race relations worldwide

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AMSTERDAM/MADRID (REUTERS) - Images of a white police officer kneeling on the neck of African-American George Floyd who then died have sparked angry protests from Amsterdam to Nairobi, but they also expose deeper grievances among demonstrators over strained race relations in their own countries.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

AMSTERDAM/MADRID - Images of a white police officer kneeling on the neck of African-American George Floyd who then died have sparked angry protests from Amsterdam to Nairobi, but they also expose deeper grievances among demonstrators over strained race relations in their own countries.

Tosch and others drew a comparison between Floyd's death and the treatment of black slaves centuries ago. "This issue of police racism is also, albeit with a lower level of violence, an issue that concerns France. In the last few weeks we've seen a proliferation of cases and incidents that have not shown the police in a good light."

At least five people were detained after scuffles with officers holding shields, after which other protesters gave speeches denouncing lethal police force and bans on demonstrations in Turkey during the pandemic.

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