UN human rights chief urges to investigate Capitol Hill riots

The UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet, on Thursday added her concern over the mob violence at the Capitol, saying that her office OHCHR, was "deeply troubled" by the mayhem that ensued with legislators evacuated for their own safety, while what many politicians and others the US are now calling "domestic terrorists," stalked the corridors and chambers of Government.

She said the assault had demonstrated the destructive impact of sustained, deliberate distortion of facts, and incitement to violence and hatred by political leaders.

"Allegations of electoral fraud have been invoked to try to undermine the right to political participation. We are encouraged to see that the process has continued despite serious attempts to disrupt it," she continued.

"We call on leaders from across the political spectrum, including the President of the United States, to disavow false and dangerous narratives, and encourage their supporters to do so as well."