France protests: President Emmanuel Macron to hold urgent security meeting
Paris, Dec 2 (IBNS): As France witnessed days of anti-government protests and violence, the country's President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to attend a security meeting over the issue on Sunday, media reports said.
A government spokesperson was quoted as saying by BBC that a state of emergency could be imposed to tackle the unrest.
Protests erupted in France over the issue of fuel tax.
Protesters reportedly clashed with the police in Paris on Saturday.
As per BBC report, more than 100 people were injured, including 23 members of the security forces, on Saturday.
Police said they have arrested 400 people so far.
"Mr Macron returned from the G20 summit in Argentina on Sunday morning and went straight to the Arc de Triomphe to assess the damage," reported BBC.
The protesters engaged in this incident are known as "gilets jaunes" (yellow vests). The protesters have been seen wearing high-visibility clothing on the street. The clothing is carried in every vehicle as per French law.
BBC reported: "Their core complaint is a hike in petrol taxes. President Macron says his motivation for the increase is environmental, but protesters call him out of touch - particularly with non-city dwellers who rely on their cars."
No identifiable leader could be seen leading the protest.
The protest has gained momentum through social media.
The first country-wide demonstration took place on Nov 17.
Saturday's demonstration marked the third consecutive week of the protest in the country.
Les scènes auxquelles nous avons assisté ce matin sont intolérables.
— Christophe Castaner (@CCastaner) December 1, 2018
La volonté affichée et assumée de s’attaquer à nos forces de l’ordre, aux symboles de notre pays, sont une insulte à la République.
Soutien et confiance aux effectifs mobilisés. pic.twitter.com/CCx4pqJM7K
French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner tweeted: "The scenes we witnessed this morning are intolerable.The willingness displayed and assumed to attack our law enforcement forces, the symbols of our country, are an insult to the Republic. Support and confidence in the mobilized workforce."
Image: Christophe Castaner Twitter page video grab
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