02:58Thousands marched in the streets of Paris for the Yellow Vests movement's weekly Saturday protest, on New Year's Day, marking the fourth calendar year since the movement started.
Protesters wearking masks were seen marching with flags and banners, escorted by police in riot gear, though no clashes were reported.
The movement, which started in November 2018, was sparked by a fuel tax and has since evolved into a broader movement against the political elite and the status quo, with many criticising the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
France: Yellow Vest protesters hold weekly march on New Year's Day
Thousands marched in the streets of Paris for the Yellow Vests movement's weekly Saturday protest, on New Year's Day, marking the fourth calendar year since the movement started.
Protesters wearking masks were seen marching with flags and banners, escorted by police in riot gear, though no clashes were reported.
The movement, which started in November 2018, was sparked by a fuel tax and has since evolved into a broader movement against the political elite and the status quo, with many criticising the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands marched in the streets of Paris for the Yellow Vests movement's weekly Saturday protest, on New Year's Day, marking the fourth calendar year since the movement started.
Protesters wearking masks were seen marching with flags and banners, escorted by police in riot gear, though no clashes were reported.
The movement, which started in November 2018, was sparked by a fuel tax and has since evolved into a broader movement against the political elite and the status quo, with many criticising the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.