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All 50 US states on alert for armed protests

All 50 US states on alert for armed protests

By Naveel Krishant
17/01/2021
[Photo: Getty Image]

All 50 US states and the District of Columbia are on alert for possible violent protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

National Guard troops from across the country are being sent to Washington DC, to discourage any repeat of the deadly riot that unfolded on 6th January.

The FBI has warned of possible armed marches by pro-Trump demonstrators at all 50 state capitols.

The National Mall in DC has been shut.

Barricades are lining the streets of the capital amid tightened security.

The Biden team had already asked Americans to avoid travelling to DC for the inauguration because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Local officials said people should watch the event remotely.

[Source: BBC]


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