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France: Police confront 'Yellow Vests' as protests continue

Sunday, 03 February 2019 2:51 AM [ Last Update: Sunday, 03 February 2019 2:56 AM ]

Protesters take part in a demonstration called by the "Yellow Vests" (Gilets Jaunes) movement in Nantes, western France, on February 2, 2019. (AFP)

French police were seen confronting protesters on the streets of Paris on Saturday, as 'Yellow Vest' protests resumed for a 12th consecutive weekend.

A gendarme stands amid tear gas during clashes with protesters taking part in a demonstration called by the 'Yellow Vests' movement in Nantes, western France, on February 2, 2019. (AFP)

Footage shows police detaining and dragging protesters on the ground, while firefighters and medics can be seen treating the injured.

Despite the French government suspending the tax hikes and announcing increases to the minimum wage, protests have continued.

Over 2,000 people have been arrested since the demonstrations began and at least 10 have died, the vast majority of the deaths being due to collisions between protesters and vehicles.

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