Singapore bans Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag, breaching ban on foreign emblems
Massive Attack is known for its criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and has used its popularity to support the Palestinian cause. SINGAPORE: …
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Massive Attack is known for its criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and has used its popularity to support the Palestinian cause. (EPA Images pic) SINGAPORE: British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a concert, police said. Singapore, known for its tough laws on public speech and assembly, bans the open display of all foreign flags, national emblems or banners without a permit. A video circulating online showed two Massive Attack members on stage unfurling a Palestinian flag to loud, prolonged cheers from the audience, prompting the police probe.
Furthermore, Two band members who held the flag on stage during a concert on Wednesday were also banned from re-entering Singapore and issued with warnings, police said in a statement late Friday, without naming the pair.
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Massive Attack is known for its criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and has used its popularity to support the Palestinian cause. (EPA Images pic) SINGAPORE: British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore after an investigation found two members unfurled a Palestinian flag during a concert, police said.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesSingapore, known for its tough laws on public speech and assembly, bans the open display of all foreign flags, national emblems or banners without a permit.
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A video circulating online showed two Massive Attack members on stage unfurling a Palestinian flag to loud, prolonged cheers from the audience, prompting the police probe.
according to Free Malaysia TodayTwo band members who held the flag on stage during a concert on Wednesday were also banned from re-entering Singapore and issued with warnings, police said in a statement late Friday, without naming the pair.
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