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Scuffles break out during Yellow Vest protests in Paris (WATCH LIVE) Scuffles break out during Yellow Vest protests in Paris (WATCH LIVE)
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The atmosphere at the Yellow Vest protests in the heart of the French capital has become more strained as demonstrators engage in scuffles with police officers.The atmosphere at the Yellow Vest protests in the heart of the French capital has become more strained as demonstrators engage in scuffles with police officers.
Tensions rose hours into the rallies and police resorted to force against the rioters. Tensions rose hours into the rallies and police resorted to force against the rioters near the artistic Montmartre district in the north of the capital.
On Saturday, Yellow Vest protesters changed their usual gathering place. Instead of the Champs-Elysee, where violent clashes have occurred, they are marching in artistic Montmartre.
Scuffles also broke out near Madeleine Church, some 2km from Montmartre. Protesters were also seen near the iconic Louvre Museum and Sacre-Coeur Basilica. Around 30 people have been detained, according to BFM TV.
As of noon on Saturday, some 800 people in fluorescent vests – clothing usually worn by drivers that has now become an emblem of the rallies – were marching in the capital. The number of participants in the streets of the capital has notably diminished. At this stage of the protests some weeks ago, the numbers had already surpassed several thousand.
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Hundreds of protesters in fluorescent vests – clothing usually worn by drivers that has become turned an emblem of the rallies – gathered in the historic area of Paris. The number of participants in the streets of the capital has notably diminished. Around 2,000 are planning to take part in the event, compared to 30,000 in previous weeks. Yellow Vest protesters changed their usual gathering place. Instead of the Champs-Elysees, where violent clashes have occurred, they rallied in Montmartre. Yet, the district wasn’t the intended venue for the rallies. Initially, they were called to march towards a French symbol of power and a major tourist site – the iconic Versailles Palace. Located some 20km west of Paris, the palace was once besieged during the French Revolution.
The demonstrators changed the location of their gathering at last moment. Initially, they were called to march towards a French symbol of power and a major tourist site – the iconic Versailles Palace. Located some 20km west of Paris, the palace was once besieged during the French revolution.
As in previous weeks, the protests have also spread beyond the capital. Some 300 demonstrators gathered in front of the city hall in Marseille. People also marched near a local police station, demanding the release of two Yellow Vests who had been detained earlier in the day.As in previous weeks, the protests have also spread beyond the capital. Some 300 demonstrators gathered in front of the city hall in Marseille. People also marched near a local police station, demanding the release of two Yellow Vests who had been detained earlier in the day.
The protesters also gathered at the A9 highway toll of Le Boulou in southern France. Waving Catalan flags and carrying a banner saying “All united” the rally was apparently a nod to the Friday protests in Barcelona.  Protesters also gathered at the A9 highway toll of Le Boulou in southern France. Waving Catalan flags and carrying a banner saying “All united” the rally was apparently a nod to the Friday protests in Barcelona. 
France has been hit by a sixth consecutive weekend of Yellow Vest rallies. Previous protests turned violent, with demonstrators hurling stones and fireworks at police, while law enforcement resorted to using tear gas and water cannon. The mayhem left almost 3,000 people, both protesters and police officers, injured. Over 4,500 have been detained and placed into custody since mid-November.
France has been hit by a sixth consecutive weekend of Yellow Vest rallies. Earlier protests turned violent, with demonstrators hurling stones and fireworks at police, while law enforcers resorted to using tear gas and water cannon. The mayhem left almost 3,000 people, both protesters and police officers, injured. Over 4,500 have been detained and placed into custody since mid-November.
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