Behind France’s School Blockades and ‘Yellow Vest’ Riots, a Far-Left Network Years in the Making
Benjamin Cauchy, a 2018 Yellow Vest leader, told The Epoch Times the movement has been 'completely hijacked by the far-left.'
TL;DR
- Student protests against overcrowding and staff shortages in Paris suburbs escalated to riots within a month.
- The movement joined forces with the Yellow Vests, resulting in nearly 8,000 arrests.
- At least 3,000 shops were looted or damaged on October 17.
- A large police presence of 70,000 officers was deployed for protests on October 24.
- Statements and observations indicate support and promotion of the movement by left and far-left actors, including LFI lawmakers and Trotskyist groups.