U.N. sets up inquiry into racism after George Floyd death

On Jun 19, 2020

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 29: Citizens, came to Mauer Park, to inspect and to take photos in front of the mural of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis of USA on Monday night, on May 29, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. The mural drawn by Dominican graffiti artist Jesus Cruz Artiles, also known with his nickname as EME Freethinker. ( Abdulhamid Hoşbaş - Anadolu Agency )

The U.N. Human Rights Council on Friday condemned discriminatory and violent policing after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last month and ordered a report on “systemic racism” against people of African descent.

The 47-member state forum in Geneva unanimously adopted a resolution, brought by African countries. The mandate also asks U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to examine government responses to peaceful protests, including accusations of the excessive use of force, and deliver findings in a year’s time.

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva Andrew Bremberg issued a statement on Wednesday that his country was “not above scrutiny” as it grappled with racial discrimination but was implementing police reforms after Floyd’s killing.

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