ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- Some Addis Ababa city residents said Sunday they have been leading a peaceful life after the street violence was put under control.

    The residents from the sub-cities of Gulele, Giorgis and Asko, where heavy rioting flared since Tuesday, said they have been able to breathe a peaceful air after the government put under control the rioting in the city.

    Senait Abegaz and Birknesh Tedla said they were extremely exposed to purchase basic necessities over the last couple of days as a result of the violence. They said they were able now to buy what they want.

    They stressed the need that ensuring peace and stability should not be left to the government alone and added that the public needto involve in efforts of maintaining peace.

    Likyelesh Debebe, a mother of three and who is earning her bread by selling fuel wood, said her family has been exposed to problem due to the violence.

    Expressing his sadness over the violence that occurred in the city, Abera Wondimagegn said he has been able now to walk as he like and did not face any problem.

    Certain vegetable and fruit groceries, pastry and recreation centers were seen to have been opened, according to the residents.

    During almost a week bloody clashes between demonstrators and police, at least 46 people were killed and thousands in police custody.

    On Saturday, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said he would appoint an independent investigation into the deaths.

    The probe would examine whether police had used excessive force, and also look at similar clashes in June when 36 people were killed, he said. Enditem