Thousands around the world protest George Floyd's death in global display of solidarity

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Over the weekend demonstrators gathered in London, Berlin and Auckland, among other cities, to protest against police brutality in solidarity with the US crowds

In London, protesters rallied in Trafalgar Square on Sunday morning, in defiance of Britain's lockdown rules which prohibit large gatherings.Crowds gathered in Berlin in front of the US embassy on Saturday and Sunday. Participants wore face masks and carried signs declaring"Black lives matter" and"Justice can't wait".Chants of"no justice, no peace" were heard In the streets of Copenhagen on Sunday, as protesters marched over Floyd's death.

On Saturday, demonstrators in Toronto chanted slogans associated with the Back Lives Matter movement.Residents in Krakow, Poland gathered at the city's US consulate on Sunday evening. Some lit candles in a tribute to Floyd.A large group gathered in Perth's Central Business District on Monday to hold a Black Lives Matter protest.

As well as expressing solidarity with US protesters, those gathered were also demonstrating against the treatment of minority and indigenous groups in Australia.Further international demonstrations are expected in the coming days, as unrest in the US continues over Floyd's death.

 

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