Protests in Georgia continue for a fourth night, sparked by the suspension of EU membership talks, leading to confrontations between police and demonstrators across the country. Critics allege the government is leaning towards authoritarianism and closer ties with Russia.

A third night of protests in the Georgian capital against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union has left 44 people hospitalized.

Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. More than 100 demonstrators were arrested as crowds clashed with police Friday night,