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Violence erupts acrosss US cities on sixth day of protests

Violence has erupted in cities across the US on the sixth night of protests sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd.

Violence erupts acrosss US cities on sixth day of protests

Violence erupts acrosss US cities on sixth day of protests

STEPANAKERT, JUNE 1, ARTSAKHPRESS:  Curfews have been imposed in nearly 40 cities, but people have largely ignored them, leading to tense stand-offs, according to BBC News.

Riot police clashed with protesters in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles, firing tear gas and pepper bullets to try to disperse the crowds.

Police vehicles were set on fire and shops were looted in several cities.

The National Guard - the US reserve military force for domestic emergencies - said on Sunday that 5,000 of its personnel had been activated in 15 states and Washington, DC, where crowds once again gathered near the White House, this time lighting fires and throwing stones at riot officers.


     

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