While the world is coming to terms with the shocking death of George Floyd, one Maltese NGO is asking people to bring the agenda home and reflect on Malta’s very own race issue.

“Remember that in 2019 Lassana Cisse was killed in Ħal Far. Remember that two soldiers, duty-bound to protect the nation (all of it) remain charged with his murder,” said local NGO aditus on Facebook.

“If you are shocked at the protests in the US and worldwide, take a moment to bring it home,” aditus continued.

On the 25th of May, 46-year-old George Floyd was murdered at the hands of Minneapolis Police following a 911 call about a counterfeit $20 bill. The incident has sparked major protests and riots across the country.

Last April, 42-year-old Lassana Cisse was shot in cold blood by two Armed Forces of Malta officers whilst walking home from watching a football game. The Maltese people, like those in the United States, are still waiting for justice to be served for their racially-motivated murder.

“Remember that the best we could do as a nation was order an internal inquiry, ” aditus said.

“Next time you express shock, disbelief, anger or sadness about George Floyd, remember Lassana Cisse.”

For more information about the murder of Lassana Cisse, you can watch Lovin Malta’s documentary below.