Britain's first memorial to the African and Caribbean soldiers of the First and Second World Wars has been unveiled in London.
An estimated two million Afro-Caribbean soldiers fought in both world wars.
The sculpture, in Windrush Square, Brixton, is formed of two 6ft (1.8m) long obelisks, with a combined weight of just under five tonnes.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon said the "recognition today is long overdue".
He added: "I hope this memorial will remind us of the ongoing contribution of our African and Caribbean communities to our country and to the defence of our country."
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