Yellow Vests Back to Paris Streets, Police Arrests 200

The Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) protests were relaunched in various cities across, after an absence imposed by the novel coronavirus epidemic crisis, in response to the calls of a number of movement symbols and citizens.

Among those calling for the demonstration was Jerome Rodrigues, who called for "civil disobedience" regarding some government measures via a live video on Facebook, followed by about 150,000 people.

Observers expected the participation of about 5 thousand people in the Paris demonstrations, with the possibility of riots.

The Yellow Vests protests return in several parts of France, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nice and Nantes, in light of fragile health conditions, difficult economic conditions, tightening measures to combat the epidemic, and an atmosphere of severe social restlessness.

In the capital, Paris, two Yellow Vests' demonstrations were authorized, one in the Stock Exchange Square and the other at the Avenue de Wagram.

Officers in riot gear have already fired tear gas at demonstrators along the Avenue de Wagram in Paris's 17th arrondissement, while another march takes place outside the capital's stock exchange.

Security forces said they had confiscated hammers, screwdrivers, masks and empty bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey, making 200 arrests by 1 pm local time. A car was also set on fire.

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