Tensions were palpable as a mix of labour unionists, "yellow vest" demonstrators and anti-capitalists gathered in the French capital, putting security forces on high alert. Suddenly they pounced, hurling bottles and chunks of broken paving stones at the security forces, shouting: "Everyone hates the police!" There was also some friction between the hardline protesters and those who turned out just to celebrate workers' day. "I earn $1,340 a month, I'm like you," one trade unionist responded after being insulted by a "yellow vest" marcher. Authorities had warned this year's marches would likely spell trouble, coming barely a week after leaders of the yellow vest anti-government movement angrily dismissed Macron's offer of tax cuts.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 02, 2019 14:26 UTC