UN concerned about violent events in US Capitol UN concerned about violent events in US Capitol United Nations, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) UN authorities are concerned with the recent violent riots that were carried out by supporters of US President Donald Trump, who broke into the headquarters of Congress in Washington. The Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, is saddened by the events on the Capitol, said his spokesman Stephane Dujarric. In such circumstances, it is important that political leaders instill in their followers the need to refrain from violence, as well as to respect democratic processes and the rule of law, the spokesperson said in a statement last night.