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France deploys soldiers to maintain security during the ongoing yellow vest protests

The protestors in yellow vests are waging a war against the policies of President Emmanuel Macron. The protest at times turn violent.
France is deploying the military to ensure the safety of government buildings and other important sites during protests by the yellow vests. The administration is unable to come out of the grip of yellow vest protestors who are fighting against certain policies of President Emmanuel Macron. The agitation began towards the end of 2018 and there is no end in sight. It has already taken a heavy toll of damages to properties located in prestigious places like Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris. It is a favorite travel destination but right now tourists appear to be confused. Sky News reports the yellow vests protests began in November 2018. The protestors wanted to highlight a number of issues like rising fuel prices and the high cost of living because of tax reforms introduced by the President. Their demands were the reduction of fuel taxes and redefining the tax structures so the wealthy pay higher taxes. The protests have been taking place every consecutive Saturday and is gradually...
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