Russian Foreign Ministry Slams 'Systemic' Human Rights Abuse In US Amid Minneapolis Riots
Sumaira FH Published May 29, 2020 | 11:50 PM
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 29th May, 2020) The Russian Foreign Ministry called out the United States on Friday over what it described as the latest in a long line of police transgressions that resulted in the death of a black citizen at the hands of a white officer.
Clashes between protesters and police broke out in the US city of Minneapolis this week after George Floyd died in custody. A video that went viral online showed him gasping for breath as officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck. Chauvin was fired and arrested.
"The US obviously has a pileup of systemic problems related to human rights. They include racial, ethnic and religious discrimination, police brutality, judicial bias, prison overcrowding, abuse of firearms and 'means of self-defense' by individuals," the ministry said.
It further criticized the US for failing to uphold human rights on the international level by pulling out of the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2018 and ignoring recommendations of rights advocacy groups.
"We call on the US authorities to take real and effective measures to address this situation, return to full compliance with international commitments, bring national laws in line with basic UN principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement. And, of course, thoroughly investigate George Floyd's killing," it added.
The death of 46-year-old Floyd in Minneapolis has reignited anger over racial profiling of black people that has led to mass protests across the country in recent years. Solidarity protests have been staged in other cities, including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 26 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 26 April 2024
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, Match 2: Ireland Women open with Comfortable ..
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
More Stories From World
-
Microsoft, Google earnings shine as AI drives revenue
12 minutes ago -
Man City crush Brighton to close gap on Arsenal in title race
12 minutes ago -
Atletico face Bilbao challenge in Champions League race
22 minutes ago -
Man City in title groove as Arsenal face Spurs test
22 minutes ago -
Japan anime studio draws on talent of autistic artists
42 minutes ago -
Pakistan needs strong defence in view of its location in 'rough' neighbourhood: Masood Khan
42 minutes ago
-
Bangladesh children sweat at home as heatwave shuts schools
52 minutes ago -
Iconic shared Olympic gold moment will not be repeated, says Barshim
52 minutes ago -
Bangladesh children sweat at home as heatwave shuts schools
1 hour ago -
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leave after 20 years of ..
2 hours ago -
Golf: PGA Zurich Classic of New Orleans scores
2 hours ago -
Slot 'confident' of Liverpool job as 'negotiations' take place
8 hours ago