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Three people were arrested after clashes between anti-vaccination protesters and police at a shopping center in central Paris on Saturday during the eighth consecutive weekend of protests against the French government’s attempts to vaccinate the population against the coronavirus .
Several hundred people forced their way into the Forum des Halles shopping arcade before being repulsed by the police.
The violence erupted as around 20,000 people marched through the capital in five separate groups to express their anger over the health pass – certificates showing proof of vaccination or negative PCR tests – to enter restaurants and cafes as well as in shopping centers.
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During a rally organized by the Patriots’ party, the leader Florian Philippot greeted the demonstrators for their constant attendance in the street.
The former power agent of Marine Le Pen’s National Front party urged them to return on September 11.
Organizers of the rallies said more than 150,000 people gathered in 200 protests across France.
In Marseille, several demonstrators broke into Saint Charles train station and there were scuffles as some demonstrators crossed the Passage Pommeraye in the west of the city of Nantes while others veered towards the cathedral.
Police reported around 15,000 protesters in Montpellier, Lyon Nice and Lille.
The latest wave of dissent comes after students return to schools and colleges across France after the summer vacation.
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Last week, the government announced that students aged 12 or older could be vaccinated on site to ensure their eligibility for school trips when the health card becomes mandatory for 12-17 year olds on September 30.
Nearly 115,000 people have died from the coronavirus in France since January 2020. The French public health service said on Saturday that nearly 11,000 people were recovering from the disease in hospital.
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