Demonstrations in Dublin, Belfast and Galway voice protest at racism and police brutality.
At the embassy of the United States in Dublin protestors call for an end to racism following the killing of African American George Floyd in Minneapolis by a white police officer. One protester explained his reason for attending the protest.
Stop racism. Let us live. That's all. Let us be part of the system. Let us be part of life. Let us breathe.
Organisers of the event had asked people living within 5km of the American embassy to join a socially distanced rally. Those attending were given masks and gloves to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Organiser and activist Lucky Khambule calls for an immediate response from Ireland to the murder of George Floyd. Protesters were also demanding an end to the system of direct provision in Ireland.
We need our government to end direct provision.
Gardaí have warned that these kind of demonstrations may constitute a breach of COVID-19 regulations. Health officials had urged people to stay away from demonstrations because of the difficulties in maintaining social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demonstrations also took place in Belfast and Galway to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 6 June 2020. The reporter is Sharon Gaffney.
