At least 40 cities in the US including Washington DC have imposed curfews on Sunday in response to the continuing protests against the death of African-American man George Floyd.

According to CNN, 40 cities have imposed curfews and approximately 5,000 National Guard members have been activated in 15 states and Washington, DC with another 2,000 prepared to activate if needed.

"Today, about 5,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen are supporting our local and state partners responding to civil unrest in 15 states and DC [District of Columbia]. Thousands more stand ready if needed," Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Joseph Lengyel said.

At least 40 cities in the US including Washington DC have imposed curfews on Sunday in response to the continuing protests against the death of African-American man George Floyd.

According to CNN, 40 cities have imposed curfews and approximately 5,000 National Guard members have been activated in 15 states and Washington, DC with another 2,000 prepared to activate if needed.

"Today, about 5,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen are supporting our local and state partners responding to civil unrest in 15 states and DC [District of Columbia]. Thousands more stand ready if needed," Chief of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Joseph Lengyel said.