In Minneapolis declared a state of emergency because of the riots

The mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey declared in a state of emergency for up to 72 hours amid protests over the death of African American George Floyd after the restriction of liberty by law enforcement agencies, according to the order on the Internet representation of city hall.

for reviews of authorities, inhabitants and guests of the city are under the threat " of serious injury or death ", and the likelihood of further unrest is such that " requires the adoption of extraordinary measures ".

The decree requires the head of Department on emergency situations of the city to request the necessary assistance and resources from nearby towns and counties, state and Federal authorities.

before the emergency was declared and the authorities of Minnesota, which gave the opportunity to use additional mechanisms for coordination. However, it was a formality, because at that time they had already been taken to combat coronavirus.

in addition, at the request of local authorities, the state Governor gave the order to bring National guard units To ensure security.

The death of Floyd has caused numerous riots in Minneapolis and other cities after the appearance of "viral" video for his detention. The record shows that the law-enforcement officers knocked Floyd and handcuffed him, besides one of the officers leaned a knee on his neck. The detainee first few times he says he can't breathe and then losing consciousness. Floyd was taken to hospital, he died in intensive care.

When this information became widespread, the leadership of the city police announced the dismissal of 4 officers who participated in the arrest. In demonstrations of disagreement, accompanied by vandalism and fires. To investigate the death of Floyd has joined the FBI, which said the case first.

in 2014 and in subsequent years in the United States, a wave of public protest in connection with the deaths of African Americans at the hands of the police under different circumstances. Law enforcement was criticized for excessive use of violence and for alleged racism, as often African-Americans were dying at the hands of white police officers.



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