Active duty US military forces deployed in Washington DC to tackle protests, curfew extended in Washington DC and New York
Washington DC [USA], June 2 (ANI): An Active duty military police battalion, consisting of 200 to 250 personnel have been deployed to Washington, DC, to deal with protests over George Floyd's death. Curfew was extended in Washington DC and New York.
According to CNN, the troops are expected to provide security in the District of Columbia (DC) but not perform law enforcement duties such as arrest and detention of protesters or rioters.
An additional 600-800 National Guard members from five states have been requested to supplement the DC National Guard responding to civil unrest.
Washington DC has been placed under curfew from 7 pm (local time) tonight even as arson and looting continues unabated in various parts of the city.
DC Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) announced another curfew for Monday night, saying, "We're prepared for multiple days of demonstrations," The Washington Post reported.
This decision came after a night of destruction across the city as protesters clashed with police outside the White House.
Earlier, Bowser had ordered a citywide curfew for the District of Columbia from 11 pm on Sunday, May 31, until 6 am on Monday, June 1.
Meanwhile, New York City will be put under curfew starting at 11:00 pm (local time) Monday night with an increased presence of police forces following three nights of violent protests, Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement.
"New Yorkers: I've spoken with [New York Governor Andrew Cuomo] and for everyone's safety we have decided to implement a citywide curfew in New York City tonight. It will take effect at 11 pm and be lifted at 5 am tomorrow morning," de Blasio said via Twitter. "The NYPD will increase its presence where we saw violence and property damage last night -- specifically in Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn," added.