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Missouri governor declares curfew in riot-hit Ferguson | Missouri governor declares curfew in riot-hit Ferguson |
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The governor of the US state of Missouri has declared a state of emergency in the St Louis suburb where a black teenager was shot dead by police last week. | The governor of the US state of Missouri has declared a state of emergency in the St Louis suburb where a black teenager was shot dead by police last week. |
Jay Nixon also said a curfew would run from midnight local time (05:00 GMT) until 05:00 (10:00 GMT) in Ferguson. | Jay Nixon also said a curfew would run from midnight local time (05:00 GMT) until 05:00 (10:00 GMT) in Ferguson. |
The move comes after a week of violent clashes between heavily armed local police and protesters. | The move comes after a week of violent clashes between heavily armed local police and protesters. |
Michael Brown, 18, was shot dead on a street in Ferguson on 9 August. | |
Governor Nixon said that although many protesters were making themselves heard peacefully, he would not allow a handful of looters to endanger the community. | Governor Nixon said that although many protesters were making themselves heard peacefully, he would not allow a handful of looters to endanger the community. |
"We must first have and maintain peace. This is a test. The eyes of the world are watching," Mr Nixon said. "We cannot allow the ill will of the few to undermine the good will of the many." | "We must first have and maintain peace. This is a test. The eyes of the world are watching," Mr Nixon said. "We cannot allow the ill will of the few to undermine the good will of the many." |
He also said the US Department of Justice was bolstering its investigation of the shooting. | |
Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain Ron Johnson, who is in charge of security in Ferguson, said 40 FBI agents were going door-to-door to gather information about the incident. | |
Mr Johnson gave a joint press conference with Governor Nixon at a church in Ferguson, where they were repeatedly interrupted by angry locals. | |
The latest tensions flared on Friday night after Ferguson police chief Thomas Jackson revealed the name of the officer who shot Mr Brown. | |
Police also released CCTV footage that it said showed Mr Brown stealing a pack of cigars from a convenience store and intimidating its owner shortly before he was killed. | |
But Mr Jackson said the 18-year-old was not stopped because of the incident and that the officer who shot him did not know he was a robbery suspect. | |
The BBC's Tom Esslemont in Washington says Mr Jackson's comments sparked bewilderment and anger in Ferguson. | |
Mr Brown's family said they were "beyond outraged" by the video's release, criticising what they said was a police attempt to "justify the execution-style murder". | |
Civil rights leader Al Sharpton says a peaceful rally, led by Michael Brown's family is planned for Sunday. |