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| Apart from Champs-Elysees: Yellow Vests hold protests across France despite place bans (VIDEOS) | |
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| Yellow Vest protests continue in France for the 19th straight weekend. In Paris, they have been banned from demonstrating on the Champs-Elysees, and those daring to violate the ban face fines. | Yellow Vest protests continue in France for the 19th straight weekend. In Paris, they have been banned from demonstrating on the Champs-Elysees, and those daring to violate the ban face fines. |
| Following the previous violent weekend, French authorities have banned the Yellow Vests from the most popular protest locations, including the Champs-Elysees in Paris, Pey-Berland square in Bordeaux, and the Capitole in Toulouse. | Following the previous violent weekend, French authorities have banned the Yellow Vests from the most popular protest locations, including the Champs-Elysees in Paris, Pey-Berland square in Bordeaux, and the Capitole in Toulouse. |
| According to official figures from the Ministry of Interior, turnout at the protests was modest, with 8,300 people demonstrating across France, including 3,100 in Paris. | |
| The ban on protesting on the Champs-Elysees and the surrounding area was announced by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Monday. Those who violate the ban face fines of up to €135. Demonstrators steered clear of the iconic avenue itself, but gathered in central Paris, heading towards Montmartre. | The ban on protesting on the Champs-Elysees and the surrounding area was announced by Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Monday. Those who violate the ban face fines of up to €135. Demonstrators steered clear of the iconic avenue itself, but gathered in central Paris, heading towards Montmartre. |
| Upon reaching Montmartre, the Yellow Vests gathered at the stairs of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, waving flags and displaying banners. | Upon reaching Montmartre, the Yellow Vests gathered at the stairs of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, waving flags and displaying banners. |
| Protesters have draped the iconic Basilica with yellow cloth, a correspondent with RT France reported. | |
| So far, the protest has been peaceful, and no major clashes between demonstrators and police have occurred. Around 50 people have been detained in the French capital, according to police. | So far, the protest has been peaceful, and no major clashes between demonstrators and police have occurred. Around 50 people have been detained in the French capital, according to police. |
| In Nice, where Yellow Vest protests have been completely banned, law enforcement detained 20 individuals for taking part in unauthorized gatherings. | In Nice, where Yellow Vest protests have been completely banned, law enforcement detained 20 individuals for taking part in unauthorized gatherings. |
| In other cities, law enforcement deployed tear gas in efforts to disperse the crowds. Gas plumes were spotted in central Metz. | |
| As well as Montpellier. | |
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