George Floyd Protests
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Poll:
96% of respondents suport UN probe into US shocking HR abuses
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – A poll asking respondents whether the UN Human Rights Council should conduct a field investigation into US human rights violations has drawn more than 220,000 respondents, with over 96 percent supporting the proposition.
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Minneapolis holds anti-racism rallies in Floyd first anniv.
TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – George Floyd’s family, and others who lost loved ones to US police encounters, have joined crowds in Minneapolis for a march that was one of several events planned nationwide to mark the anniversary of Floyd’s death.
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6 people killed by US police within 24 hours of Floyd verdict
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – At least six people were fatally shot by officers across the United States in the 24 hours after jurors reached a verdict in the murder case against Chauvin on Tuesday.
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Chauvin found guilty in death of George Floyd in Minnesota
TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Minnesota resident George Floyd on May 25, 2020.
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Chicago police shooting a 13-year-old boy dead+ video
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Chicago officials released to the public on Thursday a graphic body-camera video showing a police officer shooting and killing a 13-year-old boy while he appeared to be raising his hands in an alley more than two weeks ago.
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US police kills a 20-yr black amid tensions over Floyd death
TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – US police shot dead another black man in the city of Brooklyn Center, about 10 miles from Downtown Minneapolis, where a former police officer is on trial and charged with murdering George Floyd last year.
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1 killed in shooting at Floyd memorial site in Minneapolis
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – One person was shot to death Saturday night in Minneapolis at the same intersection where George Floyd died last year; an area that has since become a memorial site.
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History-making events that have happened in 2020
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – 2020 was a year of great and influential events and developments in the political, social, economic and sports scene of the world.
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VIDEO: US federal forces clash with protesters in Portland
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – A group of protesters gathered in front of the Immigration Department in Portland that eventually with the escalation of tension led to a clash with US federal forces.
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VIDEO: Situation in Portland, similar to war zones
TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Civil unrest in US’s Portland is similar to the war zones. Floyd’s death ignited the most widespread civil unrest in the US in decades and unleashed protests against police brutality and for racial justice in America.
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US federal agents fire tear gas on peaceful protesters
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – US federal troops have used tear gas and flash-bang grenades against Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, on the 59th consecutive day of unrest in the city.
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VIDEO: Columbus statue removed from park in Chicago
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The mayor of Chicago granted permission to remove the statue of Christopher Columbus from Grant Park after people demanded its removal.
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VIDEO: George Floyd protests continue in US
TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The US has been grappling with the widespread protests for two months after the brutal killing of George Floyd, a black citizen, by the cops.
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VIDEO: Huge protests against racism in New York
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Despite widespread crackdown on protesters, a large crowd took to the streets in New York to protest against racism and inequality.
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VIDEO: Aerial footage shows George Floyd protests in NY
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The aerial footage shows thousands of people on the streets of New York protesting racism and police violence in response to the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police officers.
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VIDEO: Protesters topple statue of Christopher Columbus in US
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Protesters against racial discrimination in the US have torn down a statue of Christopher Columbus in a park in the city of Richmond, Virginia.
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VIDEO: Protestors burn US flag outside White House
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – protesters burned an American flag near the White House on July 4, chanting "America was never great," just moments after President Donald Trump finished delivering a speech on the occasion of the US Independence Day.
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Scottish politician:
Choice in November facing US citizens is one of two devils
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) –Referring to the effect of recent anti-racism protests on the upcoming US presidential election results, Sheridan said, "The choice in November facing US citizens is one of two devils."
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American analyst:
Considering Israel's role in downing Iranian Air Bus a 'MUST'
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) –An American political analyst believes that the role of Israeli agents in US decision-making centers in downing Iranian passenger jet by US navy is a MUST.
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Concepts in Leader’s letter to Western youth becoming ‘clear and clearer'
TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – A human rights activist believes that what the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei mentioned in his letter to the West’s youth is becoming ‘clearer’ by the day.
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Police car drives through Black Lives Matter protesters in Detroit
TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – A police car was caught on camera driving into protesters following a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Detroit, with at least four people reportedly injured.
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VIDEO: Protesters burn US flag near the White House
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Protesters set fire to American flags at Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House, amid racial inequality protests in Washington D.C. on Tuesday night.
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Vandalizing national monuments, statues by protesters shows US' decline: Ayatollah Jannati
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – The Chairman of Assembly of Experts Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati said on Wednesday that the cruel murder of the African Americans in the US is another symbol for the American human rights etiquette and toppling down the statues and damaging the national monuments during the recent protest in the country is a sign for the decline of the USA.
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VIDEO: Protests near White House
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Protesters gathered near White House last night to show their anger over the murder of a black citizen by US police.
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By: M.A. Saki
Reopening an open letter by Ayatollah Khamenei
TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Richard Falk, a professor emeritus of international law at Princeton University, says letters by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to the youth in the West five years ago suggest “prophetic character” in view of daily protests in the West led by youth against racial injustice and state violence.
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By: Yuram Abdullah Weiler
Anti-racism protests in view of Ayatollah Khamenei’s letter to Western youth
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Uprisings decrying racism and injustices perpetrated and perpetuated by police have erupted in hundreds of US cities and towns, and spread to numerous cities in North America and Europe.
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Principles of slavery still at core of US’ socio-economic order: Prof. Ball
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – An American professor believes that slavery has never been abolished in the United States as its principles are still active in society.
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VIDEO: Protesters tear down confederate general’s statue in Washington
TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Following a day of peaceful protests celebrating Juneteenth, protesters pulled down and burned the statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington DC on Saturday. Pike had fought for confederacy mainly to protect a Southern US society of which slavery was an integral part.
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US’ use of coercion against countries rooted in long history of racism: envoy
TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – An Iranian diplomat noted that Washington’s coercive measures against other nations can be traced back to the long history of racial superiority in the United States.