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Yellow vest protesters clash with police in Paris

Yellow vest protesters clashed with riot police and threw smoke bombs, other objects at officers in Paris on the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron. Police have announced 20 arrests already as protesters try to breathe new life into their movement against Macron and his policies.

Yellow vest protesters clash with police in Paris

Yellow vest protesters clash with police

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Published : Mar 16, 2019, 5:35 PM IST

Paris: French 'yellow vest' protesters on Saturday clashed with riot police near the Arc de Triomphe on the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron.

Yellow vest protesters clash with police

Protesters threw smoke bombs and other objects at officers, and started pounding on the windows of a police van.

Riot police then retreated, as did a water cannon, with protesters kicking the side of the large truck.

Later, the water cannon unleashed bursts from a side street to try to push protesters back.

Police have announced 20 arrests already as protesters try to breathe new life into their movement against Macron and his policies.

Also Read:Watch: Aus senator egged after anti-Muslim comments over NZ attack

After dwindling numbers in recent weekend protests, yellow vest groups organised dozens of rallies and marches Saturday in the capital and around.

Paris: French 'yellow vest' protesters on Saturday clashed with riot police near the Arc de Triomphe on the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron.

Yellow vest protesters clash with police

Protesters threw smoke bombs and other objects at officers, and started pounding on the windows of a police van.

Riot police then retreated, as did a water cannon, with protesters kicking the side of the large truck.

Later, the water cannon unleashed bursts from a side street to try to push protesters back.

Police have announced 20 arrests already as protesters try to breathe new life into their movement against Macron and his policies.

Also Read:Watch: Aus senator egged after anti-Muslim comments over NZ attack

After dwindling numbers in recent weekend protests, yellow vest groups organised dozens of rallies and marches Saturday in the capital and around.

RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY
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ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLY
Paris - 16 March 2019
1. Yellow vest protesters clashing with police and attacking a police vehicle, officers in riot gear coming forward as tear gas is fired in the background
2. Mid of riot police accompanying vehicle as it moves, police firing tear gas at protesters, objects being thrown back, red flare seen in the street
3. Protesters kicking a police vehicle
4. Wide of protesters bringing down a traffic sign
5. Water cannon being fired at protesters who flee, UPSOUND: small explosions, shouts
6. Mid of riot police carrying shields
7. Water cannon being fired at protesters
8. Wide pan of crowds of protesters, some holding flares
9. Protesters in front of Arc de Triomphe
STORYLINE:
French 'yellow vest' protesters on Saturday clashed with riot police near the Arc de Triomphe on the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron.
Protesters threw smoke bombs and other objects at officers, and started pounding on the windows of a police van.
Riot police then retreated, as did a water cannon, with protesters kicking the side of the large truck.
Later, the water cannon unleashed bursts from a side street to try to push protesters back.
Police have announced 20 arrests already as protesters try to breathe new life into their movement against Macron and his policies.
After dwindling numbers in recent weekend protests, yellow vest groups organised dozens of rallies and marches Saturday in the capital and around.
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