Yellow vests protests
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| Gilets jaunes protests | |
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.jpg?lang=en) 'Gilets jaunes' demonstration in Vesoul | |
| Date | 17 November 2018 – ongoing |
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| Caused by | fuel tax |
| Methods | Demonstrations, civil disobedience, barricades, blocking traffic |
| Casualties | |
| Death(s) | 1 protestor (accident) |
| Injuries | 528 civilians 92 police[1] |
'Gilets jaunes' protestation, Mouvement des gilets jaunes in French ('yellow vests'[2] protestation) is a protest movement in France which began on Saturday November 17 2018. The 'yellow vests' blocked roads and caused traffic chaos. The demonstration arose from anger over rising fuel prices and taxes.[3][4]
Background
Diesel prices in France have increased by 16% in 2018, with taxes on both petrol and diesel increasing at the same time and with a further tax increase planned in 2019.[5] French President Emanuel Macron is bearing the brunt of the protestors anger for his extension of policies implemented under François Hollande's government.[5]
Protests
The protests began on November 17 2018 and attracted over 300,000 people across France, the protestors constructed barricades and blocked roads.[1] The protests continued for the next 4 days with dwindling numbers, with 10,000 people still blocking roads on November 20.[1]
One protestor was killed near Lyon when a panicked motorist inadvertently ran them over.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "LATEST: French police dislodge fuel protesters as movement wanes (for now)". The Local. 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ "How the 'yellow vests' are planning to block France's roads on Saturday". 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ "« Gilets jaunes » : anatomie d'une journée de colère". Le Monde.fr (in French). Retrieved 2018-11-19.
- ^ Willsher, Kim (2018-11-16). "'Gilets jaunes' protesters threaten to bring France to a standstill". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ a b c "French fuel protests leave 1 dead, dozens injured". CNN. Retrieved 20 November 2018.