KABUL, June 3 (Xinhua) -- The Afghan government lifted curfew in Kabul Saturday night five days after a bloody anti-U.S. riot in the city.

    "The curfew in Kabul is lifted and citizens could go out at night," the Interior Ministry announced on local televisions.

    The government imposed curfew in the capital city on Monday night as some 20 civilians were killed and more than 100 others wounded in the incident triggered by a U.S. convoy accident.

    Afghan President Hamid Karzai has replaced more than 80 police commanders after Monday's riot.

    "In line with the proposal of the ministry and approval of Karzai, 86 generals would assume their offices at the ministry. The aim of reshuffle is to further ensure security for the citizens,"an official at the office of Interior Ministry told Xinhua earlier Saturday on condition of anonymity.

    He also disclosed that Amanullah Gazar would replace the incumbent Kabul police chief Jamil Junbish while Ali Shah Paktiawal is going to substitute Jamil Kohistani the director of Crime Department at Kabul police Directorate. Enditem