The government’s decision to suspend its bid for European Union membership has driven thousands of protesters onto the streets.

Georgian riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters who came out for another night of demonstrations, while President Salome Zourabichvili vowed to stay in office and defy the ruling party’s plan to replace her.

Police and protesters have clashed in Georgia after the country’s ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028.