City curfew after Liberian riots

Riots erupted overnight in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia. Eyewitnesses say the riots began over a dispute between religions. The riot began in the commercial suburb of Paynesville and spread throughout the capital. By morning, five churches and a mosque were destroyed along with many local stores looted. Numerous people were injured in the chaos. United Nations peacekeepers tried to suppress the riot which continued into the morning. As a result, Liberian President Gyude Bryant has issued a curfew for the entire city of Monrovia effective immediately. President Bryant leads a temporary government set up to restore order to a country stricken by 14 years of civil war. Over 15,000 UN peacekeepers are stationed in Liberia as the transition towards peace continues.