Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

University of Hong Kong denies fire vigil venue, citing instability, ‘force majeure’

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) denied student bodies the use of a venue to mourn the victims of the deadly Tai Po fire, citing social instability and “force majeure,” a student publication has said. The University of Hong Kong. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Undergrad, the official publication of the now-abolished Hong Kong University Students’ Union, reported on Monday that HKU had refused permission to use a campus venue and had urged student s…

Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’.