China News Agency, Beijing, June 3, comprehensive news: African American citizen George Freud was violently killed by police and has been criticized by various circles in Africa for days. Many governments, officials, the media and the public voiced intensively condemning racial discrimination in the United States and blatant violations of human rights by law enforcement officials.
On May 25 local time, a policeman in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, arrested African-American man George Floyd on the ground and put his knee against his neck. Freud was killed after being taken to the hospital. (Video screenshot)
African Union Commission Chairman Faki issued a presidential statement on May 29, strongly condemning the "murder" of Freud by US law enforcement officials. The statement stated that the African Union opposes continued discrimination against African American citizens and urges the US government to eliminate all discrimination based on race or ethnic origin.
Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo issued a statement on June 1 stating that black people around the world were shocked and worried about the killing of the defenseless George Freud by white American police. The recurrence of the tragedy is heartbreaking and reminds us to face the ugly reality. The United States still has systemic racial discrimination in the 21st century.
The Namibian Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation issued a statement on June 2 stating that Namibia was indignant at the atrocities suffered by Freud, an African-American citizen, and strongly condemned the perpetrators. The statement called on the US government to effectively guarantee the rights and dignity of minority citizens, including African Americans.
On the same day, the African National Congress, the ruling party of South Africa, condemned the racial discrimination of the United States and called on the United States Government to take action to resolve it. The statement said that violent law enforcement by American police against African-American citizens is becoming more and more common, which fully shows that American society places the value of minority lives at a very low position.
Nigeria’s “Today” published a review article on June 1 stating that Obama was elected as the first African-American president in 2008, breaking the glass ceiling. Sadly, for many African Americans, the ceiling is still there. They tried to tap their potential, but they were blocked.
The Nigerian Pioneer reported on May 31 in an article titled "I Can't Breathe" Is Begging for Life" Protesters on the streets of the United States have too many doubts in their hearts. For example, how long will this situation continue, when will African Americans not have to worry about being shot on the street, and when the cone-shaped cry of "I can't breathe" becomes a thing of the past. In the final analysis, they are disappointed and angry at the system where one race is superior to another.
Zimbabwe’s Herald published on June 1st that the death of Freud exposed the ugliness of the United States to the world. The article said that in the 21st century, the United States still regards some of its citizens as inferiors. Freud’s death shows that slavery in the United States still exists and is deeply ingrained in some people’s hearts.
Ethiopia’s “Capital” published a commentary article on May 31 stating that the Freud incident was not unheard of. Sadly, this is almost the norm in the United States. The article said that this matter is like a hot sharp knife piercing the flesh, soul and dignity of every person of African descent.
On June 2, more than 40 people from Kenya and other countries gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Kenya in Nairobi, holding the words "End White Men," "Black Men's Life is Life," "Unity," "Silent is to Support Violence," Slogan, mourning Freud, while expressing protest against racial discrimination. (Finish)