The entire world watched as Wednesday’s events on Capitol Hill unfolded and many world leaders expressed their concern and condemned the violence that took place.
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted, “Disgraceful scenes in the U.S. Congress. The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.”
Canadian Prime Minister told a Vancouver news outlet, “There is an important electoral process unfolding in the United States and I think we all want it and need it to unfold properly and peacefully. And so we certainly hope things will calm down.”
Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld – and it will be.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 6, 2021
Turkey’s foreign ministry urged calm in a statement and Parliament Speaker Mustafa Sentop emphasized the importance of “law and democracy” on Twitter.
“We follow the events in the USA with concern and invite the parties to calmness,” said Sentop. “We believe that problems will always be solved within law and democracy. As Turkey, we have always been in favor of the law and democracy and we recommend it to everyone.”
The Irish people have a deep connection with the United States of America, built up over many generations. I know that many, like me, will be watching the scenes unfolding in Washington DC with great concern and dismay. 🇮🇪 🇺🇸
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) January 6, 2021
European Union leader Joseph Borrell Fontelles said, “In the eyes of the world American democracy tonight appears under siege. This is an unseen assault on US democracy, its institutions, and the rule of law. This is not America. The election results of 3 November must be fully respected.”
Police confirmed that one woman has died from a gunshot wound sustained while protesters clashed with police officers.
