Protests worldwide embrace Black Lives Matter movement

DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP

Tens of thousands of people across several cities in Europe and Asia took to the streets to express their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in the US.

Large protests were held in London despite government advice to avoid gatherings due to the risk of coronavirus.

The largely peaceful protests saw people holding placards reading "Black Lives Matter" outside the parliament.

Meanwhile, in the German city of Hamburg, police used pepper spray to disperse large crowds gathered in honour of George Floyd. 

Protestors in Paris were also seen ignoring government order to ban demonstrations and gathering at the Place de la Concorde, close to the Embassy.

Protests were also held in Warsaw, Berlin, Brisbane, Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul and Bangkok.

In the US, protestors gathered across several cities for the 12th straight day to demand an end to police brutality and racism.

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