Demonstrations, sieges, arrests in the United States

 Protests erupt in Minneapolis after the assassination of George Floyd, a black man

The whole city came out to attend George's last rites and the memorial service. Family, loved ones and friends of the deceased paid tribute to him on the occasion. A ceremony was also held in Washington in memory of George Floyd. Democrat senators on their knees paid tribute to the victim

 According to the Associated Press, police have arrested more than 10,000 people in various cities so far during the protests, which began last week.

All four police officers involved in George's murder have been charged with murder. George has been charged with second-degree murder after the third-degree murder charge was dropped from the police officer Derek Shawne who pressed him under his knee.

The said police officer will also face a case of slaughtering a person under second degree.

Protests, demonstrations and clashes with police have taken place in 40 cities across the country despite the curfew, according to US media.

Troops guarding the White House have retreated and curfews have been lifted in Washington, D.C.

According to local media, the National Guard and police forces have also retreated and the streets of Washington DC are under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Police Department.

As a precautionary measure, it has been decided to maintain barricades outside the White House until June 10, but all areas around the White House complex have been declared closed.

US President Donald Trump has said that helicopters are protecting the city. And they have no problem with helicopters flying very low. The problem is with criminals, looters and anarchists who want to destroy the country.

US Congress Speaker Pelosi has said that a bill to end racial hatred and police reform will be introduced in the House on Monday.