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The 12th consecutive weekend of Yellow Vest protests in France focuses on the use of "flashball" rubber bullets by police. Protesters have suffered serious injuries, including the loss of eyes, leading to legal challenges against the weapon's use. Despite the severity of the injuries and the persistence of the movement, mainstream media coverage is noted as dwindling.
The "Yellow Vest" protests in France continued for a tenth consecutive week, with demonstrators in Paris demanding the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron. Police utilized controversial "flashball" guns—handheld launchers firing large rubber balls—which have caused serious injuries and induced comas among protesters. Despite the scale of the unrest and the deployment of 50,000 officers, the movement has received limited coverage in mainstream international news.
