The police responded with teargas and water cannon but failed to disperse the more radical protesters who erected burning barricades in scenes reminiscent of the worst "yellow vest" riots in the capital in December. SEE ALSO :Neymar sends message to Manchester United fans ahead of PSG Champions League clashThe protesters have dismissed the debates as a smoke-screen. Saturday's turnout will be seen as a measure of the power of the "yellow vest" movement, which began in November over fuel tax hikes but quickly ballooned into a broader anti-government rebellion. The Arc de Triomphe, which was sacked by protesters on December 1, was again the focal point of the unrest. The protest is one of several planned in Paris on Saturday, where French climate campaigners are also planning a "March of The Century".

Source: Standard Digital March 16, 2019 12:22 UTC