French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned violence by protesters at demonstrations against rising fuel taxes and his government.
The Latest on protests in France (all times local):
8:05 p.m.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned violence by protesters at demonstrations against rising fuel taxes and his government.
Macron said in a strongly worded tweet: “Shame on those who attacked (police). Shame on those who were violent against other citizens… No place for this violence in the Republic.”
At least 20 people were hurt in the protests, including one with more serious injuries. Dozens of people have been arrested.
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3 p.m.
Violent clashes between police and protesters are ongoing in the French capital, with demonstrators angry about rising fuel taxes and President Emmanuel Macron’s government.
Protesters burned large plywood sheets and other material in the middle of several streets in central Paris, sending up large columns of smoke. Demonstrators also hurled rocks and other projectiles at police, who responded by firing tear gas and bursts from water cannons.
