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US Issues 'Demonstration Alerts' as People Worldwide Voice Support for
Protests

Nike Ching

   The State Department is issuing "demonstration alerts" in Amsterdam,
   Sydney, Bermuda and elsewhere as demonstrations in support of growing
   protests over the death of George Floyd continue with plans to assemble
   near U.S. diplomatic posts.

   U.S. government personnel and U.S. citizens are advised to avoid areas
   of demonstrations and exercise caution, as "demonstrations intended to
   be peaceful can quickly turn confrontational and escalate into
   violence," said the [1]U.S. Embassy and Consulates in the Netherlands.

     [2]#Netherlands: A demonstration in support of ongoing protests
     throughout the U.S. is expected on June 1 from 2-4 p.m. The group
     will assemble near the U.S. Embassy on the Museumplein in Amsterdam.
     The Dutch police will be present to ensure public safety.
     [3]https://t.co/R0q40G77bP [4]pic.twitter.com/M3YkJzbQnQ
     -- Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) [5]May 31, 2020

   The [6]U.S. Consulate General in Sydney said it would close early on
   June 2, as demonstrations may take place beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

     [7]#Sydney [8]#Australia: Demonstrations may take place on June 2
     beginning at 5 pm. The groups intend to protest the death in the
     U.S. of George Floyd. Police expect counter-protestors. The U.S.
     Consulate General in Sydney will close early on June 2.
     [9]https://t.co/5AfTml7rqs [10]pic.twitter.com/GlCtASaM8a
     -- Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) [11]June 1, 2020

   Monday, the [12]U.S. Consulate General in Bermuda said it is closed to
   the public but expects to reopen for emergency services only on
   Tuesday. Social media reports the possibility of demonstrations
   occurring in Hamilton, Bermuda.

     [13]#Bermuda: Social media report possible demonstrations on June 1.
     The U.S. Consulate General will be closed on June 1. We expect to
     reopen for emergency services only on June 2. Be aware of your
     surroundings, and avoid crowds and demonstrations.
     [14]https://t.co/DOzIV1Jfr4 [15]pic.twitter.com/IwSjQAaZyq
     -- Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) [16]June 1, 2020

   Local police in those cities are expected to be present to ensure
   public safety.

   Protesters worldwide are voicing support for the anti-discrimination
   demonstrators in the U.S.

   The U.S. protests began last week in Minneapolis, where George Floyd, a
   46-year-old African American, died after being held handcuffed, face
   down, with a police officer's knee on the back of his neck for more
   than eight minutes.

   Derek Chauvin, the officer who held down Floyd, was charged with
   third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Chauvin was fired,
   as were three other officers who were present and allegedly did not
   intervene. Chauvin is scheduled to appear in court Monday in
   Minneapolis. The Minnesota attorney general's office will take the lead
   in prosecuting the case.

   Monday, thousands of people in New Zealand marched in solidarity with
   those in the United States protesting Floyd's death'¯in police custody.

References

   1. https://nl.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-consulate-general-amsterdam-the-netherlands-2/
   2. https://twitter.com/hashtag/Netherlands?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
   3. https://t.co/R0q40G77bP
   4. https://t.co/M3YkJzbQnQ
   5. https://twitter.com/TravelGov/status/1267128903056986112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
   6. https://au.usembassy.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-consulate-general-sydney-australia/
   7. https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sydney?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
   8. https://twitter.com/hashtag/Australia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
   9. https://t.co/5AfTml7rqs
  10. https://t.co/GlCtASaM8a
  11. https://twitter.com/TravelGov/status/1267413537808416768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
  12. https://bm.usconsulate.gov/demonstration-alert-u-s-consulate-general-hamilton-bermuda-june-1-2020/
  13. https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bermuda?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
  14. https://t.co/DOzIV1Jfr4
  15. https://t.co/IwSjQAaZyq
  16. https://twitter.com/TravelGov/status/1267448002056261640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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