French officials appeal for peace as \'Yellow Vest\' protests intensify

French officials appeal for peace as 'Yellow Vest' protests intensify

ANI  |  Paris [France] 

French officials appealed for peace as spurts of violence were reported in multiple parts of amid the 'yellow vest' protests in the country.

Furthermore, violence was reported in Montpellier and Troyes, where demonstrators tried to enter prefectures, and in Avignon, where some attempted to break into the Violence was also reported in Beauvais, reported.

Owing to the incidents of violence, said his office had to be evacuated after demonstrators broke into the premises with

Officials from the government have called for peace in the country and appealed to protestors to avoid taking law and order in their own hands.

"I call on everybody to be responsible and respect the rule of law," Castaner tweeted.

Protests have been raging in since November 17 last year against the hike in fuel prices. French scrapped the fuel price hike, amongst a string of other initiatives aimed at bringing the situation under control.

Despite the government's initiatives, protests continue. There have also been repeated calls for Macron's resignation during the protests.

Thousands have been wounded in the demonstrations, while around 10 people have lost their lives.

Furthermore, authorities have detained over 4,000 people in relation to the protests.

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First Published: Sun, January 06 2019. 04:45 IST