US Capitol attack: deliberate distortion of facts, incitement to violence/hatred - UN Human Rights

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UN/Canadian-Media: Human Rights spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani said on Jan 8 that Wednesday’s attack on the US Capitol, “demonstrated clearly the destructive impact of sustained, deliberate distortion of facts, and incitement to violence and hatred by political leaders.”

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Shamdasani said, “allegations of electoral fraud have been invoked to try to undermine the right to political participation,” and called on leaders from across the political spectrum, ”including the President of the United States, to disavow false and dangerous narratives, and to encourage their supporters to do so as well.”

The spokesperson noted “with dismay the serious threats and destruction of property faced by media professionals,” and expressed support for “calls from many quarters for a thorough investigation into Wednesday’s events.” She also expressed concern “that some of the protestors were clearly displaying symbols of racial and ethnic hatred and white supremacy, including the Confederate flag, clothes displaying anti-Semitic logos, and a noose erected from across the Capitol,” and condemned “this display of overtly racist symbols.”