Paris burns as protesters resort to arson; Macron defiant amid Pension Bill fire

Published on Mar 19, 2023 05:43 pm IST

Paris continues to remain on the edge for a third straight night as police clash with protesters marching against Macron government's pension age reform. The Macron government is pushing through a rise in the state pension age without a parliamentary vote. Angry protesters marched across various cities in France. In the capital, protesters set fire to garbage piles and raised slogans against the government. Riot police used tear gas and charged at protesters with batons. The authorities have banned protests at key sites including the Champ-Elysees and Place de la Concorde. Watch this video for details.

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