"The Oxford Union has unequivocally condemned comments apparently made by its president-elect about the fatal shooting of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk in the US. Kirk, 31, was killed at a Utah Valley University show on Wednesday in what authorities have called a political assassination. George Abaraonye, who became president-elect of the debating society after a vote in June, posted comments in a WhatsApp group after his death, according to the Daily Telegraph."
"In a statement on Thursday, the Oxford Union criticised the student's comments and said it firmly opposes all forms of political violence and strongly stands by our commitment to free speech and considerate debate. The Oxford Union would like to unequivocally condemn the reported words and sentiments expressed by its president-elect, George Abaraonye, with regards to the passing of Charlie Kirk, the society wrote on X."
"The statement added: We would like to reiterate that our condolences lie with Charlie Kirk's family, especially his wife and young children, who are enduring such terrible grief. Kirk and Abaraonye had met during a debate on toxic masculinity held by the Oxford Union in May, the Telegraph reported. Donald Trump, the US president, paid tribute to Kirk as a martyr for truth and freedom after the shooting."
The Oxford Union condemned comments apparently made by its president-elect after the fatal shooting of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University show, which authorities have called a political assassination. George Abaraonye, who became president-elect after a June vote, posted messages in a WhatsApp group and on Instagram that read 'Charlie Kirk got shot, let's fucking go' and 'Charlie Kirk got shot loool'. The Union reiterated opposition to political violence, affirmed commitment to free speech and considerate debate, stated the current administration is independent from Abaraonye, and offered condolences to Kirk's family. Donald Trump paid tribute to Kirk.
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