George Floyd's Younger Brother Continues His Search For Justice In The UN Human Rights Council

JAKARTA - After speaking in the United States (US) Congress, Philonise Floyd continued his 'steps' to Geneva, Switzerland. Before the Human Rights Council of the United Nations (UN), Philonise spoke again about the case of the death of his older brother, George Floyd.

Philonise speaks via video channel on Wednesday, June 17. Launching Reuters, Philponise urged the Human Rights Council to immediately form an independent commission to investigate various acts of racism, from those directly related to George's case to violence against protesters.

"The way you see the video of my brother being tortured and killed is the way black people are treated by police in America," said Philonise Floyd.

"You watched my brother die. It could be me. I am my brother's guardian. You at the UN are the custodians of your brothers and sisters in America, and you have the power to help us get justice for my brother George Floyd, ”he said.

Likewise, those who participated in the open debate with the Human Rights Council expressed support for Philonise. Moreover, African countries that originally suggested debate have also supported investigations into human rights violations that have occurred in America and elsewhere.

Philonise Floyd's heart-wrenching testimony to @HouseJudiciary left its mark on us all. May this flag, which flew over the Capitol on the day of his brother's murder, serve as a symbol of our shared commitment to securing justice for George & all victims of police violence. pic.twitter.com/Dl3LXDGF7t

- Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 10, 2020

"The human rights council must be the ultimate advocate for the weak and do so specifically for the descendants and victims of the trans-Atlantic slave trade," said South African Ambassador in Geneva, Nozipho Joyce Mxakato-Diseko.

The US ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Andrew Bremberg also spoke up. Bremberg acknowledges that racial discrimination is often not fully monitored in the US. To that end, the US government is currently preparing to carry out police reforms after George's assassination.

"As the world's leading defenders of human rights, we call on all governments to demonstrate the same level of transparency and accountability that the US and our democratic partners do," said Bremberg.

Even so, Chinese Ambassador Chen Xu still urged the US to effectively guarantee the legal rights of ethnic minorities. "Stop using human rights as a political tool and apply double standards internationally."