
Islandwide curfew extended: Armed forces ordered to open fire at looters.
The curfew which is currently in effect island-wide has been extended until 7.00 a.m. on Thursday (May 12).

Meanwhile the Defence Ministry today said that the armed forces have been ordered to open fire on any person involved in looting public property or causing physical harm to any individuals.
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