Tamil Protest
Hundreds of Tamil protesters are staging a demonstration in central London, to voice their anger over a visit by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Tamil demonstration in City of London
Tamil protesters are staging a demonstration outside the Mansion House in the City of London.
The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been due to address a Diamond Jubilee Commonwealth Economic Forum, but the morning session of the event has now been cancelled.
The protesters accuse Rajapaksa of running a dictatorial regime which represses the Tamil people.
A spokesman for Tamil Solidarity said:
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