Violent clashes during Yellow Vests protest in Marseille
The demonstration of the Yellow Vests (Gilets Jaunes) ends with violent clashes between police and protesters. Fires, looting and degrading took place in several streets of Marseille, south France, on December 08, 2018. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has vowed to 'restore national unity' after violence broke out during a fourth consecutive weekend of protests. Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and light tanks ('Blindés légers') on this latest day of 'yellow vest' demonstrations against fuel tax rises and high living costs. Marseille has been the scene of previously unseen situation of violence, the main street 'La Canebière' and the 'Vieux Port' being scattered by barricades and burning cars unblock by hundreds of anti riot forces and military vehicules, while several shops were looted by rioters. Photo by Clement Mahoudeau / ABACAPRESS.COM