After experiencing two consecutive nights of peace, the people of Ferguson, Missouri bid farewell to the state's National Guard as per an order from Missouri Governor Jay Nixon.

Citing the 'improvement' in the small suburban town in St. Louis, Nixon decided to pull out the National Guard Thursday after several days of unrest following the August 9 shooting of an unarmed teen by a police officer.

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During his announcement, Nixon expressed his satisfaction with the progress in the town, citing that there have been "fewer incidents of outside agitators interfering with peaceful protesters and fewer acts of violence."

The National Guard had been brought in on Monday after efforts, including the imposition of a curfew, to subdue violent demonstrations had failed.

Peaceful protesters marched along the streets of Ferguson for several nights chanting "Hands up, don't shoot" while others incited violence by attacking authorities.

More than 160 people have been arrested since the death of 18-year-old teen, Michael Brown.

After Nixon announced the departure of the guards, residents and officials expressed their relief with the gradually spreading peace.

Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder met with several community leaders and authorities managing protesters in the town a day before and reassured residents that the federal investigation is moving forward.

The Attorney General told locals that it would take time to develop all the facts and evidence for the case. He further expressed the importance of being thorough in order to ensure that justice prevails.

On Wednesday, prosecutors presented evidence on Brown's case to a grand jury as the County Prosecutor's office promises a 'fair and thorough' investigation.

Darren Wilson, the police officer who shot Brown, will be given a chance to defend himself in court, the prosecutor said.

Brown will be laid to rest Monday next week, August 25.

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