Yellow Vests protest in Paris as troops join police to prevent trouble

Named after the high-visibility vests French drivers have to keep in their cars and worn by protesters, the demonstrations began in November after public anger against fuel tax rises.

A man wearing a yellow vest tackles a protester as tear gas floats in the air during clashes with police at a demonstration by the "yellow vests" movement in Nantes, France, December 15, 2018

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ByREUTERS

MARCH 23, 2019 15:22

Yellow Vests protest in Paris as troops join police to prevent trouble

Named after the high-visibility vests French drivers have to keep in their cars and worn by protesters, the demonstrations began in November after public anger against fuel tax rises.

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Yellow Vests protest in Paris as troops join police to prevent trouble

Named after the high-visibility vests French drivers have to keep in their cars and worn by protesters, the demonstrations began in November after public anger against fuel tax rises.

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