Oxford Union cancels MR Speech

1 December 2010 08:03 pm

The Oxford Union has cancelled a talk by Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa citing security concerns over planned protests by Tamil groups, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

"Due to security concerns surrounding Mr. Rajapaksa's visit which have recently been brought to our attention by the police, the Union has regretfully found that the talk is no longer practicable and has had to cancel his address," the Union said in a statement.

President Rajapaksa had been due to address the Oxford Union on Wednesday night.