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An artist named Celos painting a mural in Los Angeles last Saturday in protest against the death of Mr George Floyd.

An artist named Celos painting a mural in Los Angeles last Saturday in protest against the death of Mr George Floyd.

PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

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