The Yellow Vests’ anti-government protests, which have been rocking France since November, are far from dwindling as police continue to shower the angry crowds with tear gas and rubber bullets, one of the activists told RT.
Last Saturday marked the seventh week of Yellow Vest rallies held in Paris and other cities across France. The protests, initially sparked by fuel-tax hikes, grew into a wider movement demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron and his government.
The number of protesters dropped during the holiday season, but the movement itself is “not waning down,” Yellow Vests activist Julien Duclos told RT France. The government gives people enough reasons to stay angry, and the upcoming taxes and spending cuts will “motivate” others to join the protests, he said.
In many cases, the rallies spiraled into violent standoffs with police who tried to disperse the crowds with batons, tear gas and rubber bullets. The protesters, in turn, pelted police with bottles and Molotov cocktails.
Overall, more than 4,500 people were detained in connection to the Yellow Vests activities.
The French police regularly attack the protesters in full riot gear, while doing their best to dispossess them of any means of protection, such as masks, goggles, and gloves, Julien explained.
