Racial tensions are increasing further in the United States, with the introduction of the curfew as a result of the unrest.

The epicenter of the riots has been Minneapolis, where clashes with police took place for the fifth consecutive time on Saturday. Riot police armed with riot gear had to use tear gas and sound grenades at protesters who expressed outrage at the death of unarmed black George Floid during his detention in the city on Monday.

Residents of two dozen cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta, were instructed to stay home for the night. It was also decided to use National Guard soldiers to help manage civil unrest that had not been seen in the United States.

Tens of thousands of protesters from Seattle to New York took to the streets to demand more severe murder charges and that more people be brought to justice for Floyd’s death. The man stopped breathing after Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chovin pressed his neck to his knee for nearly nine minutes.

Los Angeles officials used bullets and rubber sticks during a clash with protesters who set fire to a police car. Clashes are reported in many cities, including Chicago and New York.

Trump blamed the far left for the wave of violence, including looting and arson in many parts of Minneapolis, and said the riots were polluting Floyd’s memory.

“We cannot allow a small group of criminals and vandals to destroy our cities and our communities,” said the American president. – My administration will end collective violence. And it will soon. “

Trump blamed the anti-fascist paramilitary network Antifa for the riots.

The Democratic candidate in the next US presidential election. The USA, Joe Biden, condemned the violent protests, but emphasized that American citizens have every right to protest.

“Protesting against such brutality is correct and appropriate,” he said. “But burning communities to the ground and unnecessary destruction are not.”

Black life is important.

There have also been peaceful protests, including in Toronto, as the movement has spread beyond the United States. Its participants in the scandals “The life of blacks is important” and “I can not breathe.” Floyd, who had become a new symbol of police brutality, repeated this several times before his death.

“It just caught our eye then. Black lives are important. They will always be important. And today we are here to show it,” said makeup artist Melisa Mok, who participated in a $ 1,000 protest in Miami.

Minnesota Governor Tim Volcas announced the mobilization of the 13,000 from across the state. members of the National Guard to help deal with rioters who rob shops and start fires in the Minneapolis and St. Polo districts.

All major highways leading to Minneapolis were closed on Saturday. Military helicopters are flying in the sky, and the state is preparing for further riots, arson, and looting. Locals say most of the violence is fueled by immigrants from other places.

The National Guard has mobilized in at least eight states, including Texas, Colorado, and Georgia. Soldiers are also deployed around the White House to help deal with the protests.

Biden condemns violence during anti-racist protests, but underscores people’s right to protest

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden condemned the violence during anti-racist protests in the country, but at the same time emphasized the right to hold protests against police violence.

“Protesting against such brutality is correct and necessary,” he said Sunday. “It is a completely American reaction.” However, Biden condemned the arson and “unnecessary destruction”. The protests do not justify life-threatening violence and the destruction of stores, he said.

Brief condemned the violence perpetrated by “thieves and anarchists”

President Donald Trump on Saturday condemned the violence perpetrated by “thieves and anarchists” and promised that his administration would end the mass unrest.

“My administration will end unrest and mass violence. We will stop him immediately, “he said.

“There will be no lawlessness,” Trump said, referring to riots and protests over Monday’s incident that killed African-American George Floid while he was arrested, with one of the police officers shoving the man on the ground and handcuffed for a few minutes. . neck.

“George Floyd’s death on the streets of Minneapolis was a great tragedy,” said the President of the United States, stressing that “rebels, thieves and anarchists” had clouded Floyd’s memory.

He also emphasized that he would not allow “far-left criminals to incite communities across our country and around the world.”

“We will not allow this to happen,” added Trump.

Derek Shovin, a police officer who pressed Floyd’s neck, was charged Friday with third-degree (involuntary) murder and wrongful death.

However, the accusations did not bring peace to the shocked country, where old wounds of racial inequality reopened.

The worst public unrest in recent years has erupted and riots have erupted in many cities, from New York to Los Angeles.