World leaders condemn 'horrifying' scenes at US Capitol building

World leaders have condemned the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

In a post on social media, Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country was "deeply disturbed and saddened" by the events in the US.

"Violence will never succeed in overruling the will of the people. Democracy in the US must be upheld – and it will be," he tweeted.

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

French President Emanual Macron criticised the violence and said the people of France believe in the strength of American democracy. 

We believe in democracy.#WeAreOne pic.twitter.com/dj3hs66KKn

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) January 7, 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson described the events as a "disgrace", saying it was "vital" now that there should be a "peaceful and orderly transfer of power".

Disgraceful scenes in 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.

— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) January 6, 2021

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison condemned the "acts of violence" on Twitter, and said he looked forward to a "peaceful transfer of Government to the newly elected administration in the great American democratic tradition".

Very distressing scenes at the US Congress. We condemn these acts of violence and look forward to a peaceful transfer of Government to the newly elected administration in the great American democratic tradition.

— Scott Morrison (@ScoMo30) January 6, 2021

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed solidarity with those who felt "devastated" by the events.

"Democracy - the right of people to exercise a vote, have their voice heard and then have that decision upheld peacefully should never be undone by a mob."

Democracy - the right of people to exercise a vote, have their voice heard and then have that decision upheld peacefully should never be undone by a mob. Our thoughts are with everyone who is as devastated as we are by the events of today. I have no doubt democracy will prevail.

— Jacinda Ardern (@jacindaardern) January 7, 2021

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed how the "democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests".

Distressed to see news about rioting and violence in Washington DC. Orderly and peaceful transfer of power must continue. The democratic process cannot be allowed to be subverted through unlawful protests.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 7, 2021