Martial law brings some calm to Guinea's capital

Sporadic gunfire rang through the suburbs of Guinea’s capital and trucks full of soldiers patrolled the streets, but Conakry was largely quiet as the onset of martial law imposed a strict curfew following three days of deadly protests.

Citizens were banned from leaving their homes for all but four hours in the afternoon after President Lansana Conte told the military to “take all necessary measures” to restore order.