Protesters sprayed yellow flares and unfurled a neon banner from atop the cathedral's white dome. At least 2,000 people have been injured in protest violence since the yellow vest movement began in November, and 11 people have been killed in protest-related road accidents. Overall though, Saturday's protests were calmer than a week ago, when resurgent violence reminded France's government that they've failed to quell yellow vest anger. This week's protests were more spread out, with just 5,000 estimated in Paris compared to 10,000 last Saturday. The yellow vest movement was named after the fluorescent garments that French motorists must carry in their vehicles for emergencies.

Source: ABC News March 23, 2019 14:10 UTC