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Added on the 06/01/2021 22:33:06 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The sun rises over the US Capitol in Washington after the storming of the building by supporters of President Donald Trump that triggered unprecedented scenes of mayhem in the seat of American democracy. IMAGES
Riot police arrive after Trump supporters storm the US Capitol. The House of Representatives and Senate went into recess as protesters disrupted a session called to certify the Electoral College votes from the November 3 presidential election. IMAGES
Supporters of US President Donald Trump storm the steps of the Capitol building. The US House and Senate were forced into emergency recess after protesters supportive of outgoing President Donald Trump breached security cordons and entered the Capitol building after clashing with police. IMAGES
A small group of Donald Trump supporters, several of whom are armed, gathers outside the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing. State capitols across the country have tightened security following a deadly riot at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, and ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration. IMAGES
Strict security measures are in place along Pennsylvania Avenue near the US Capitol, on the route President-elect Joe Biden will take as part of a ceremonial parade on Inauguration Day. Washington, DC, and state capitals across the country are on alert for possible pro-Trump armed protests. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.