Massive Attack barred from Singapore for unfurling Palestinian flag on stage
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. 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. A video circulating online showed two Massive Attack members on stage unfurling a Palestinian flag to loud, prolonged cheers from the audience.
Furthermore, The media regulator “will also not grant any future application for performances by the band in Singapore in view of the entry ban”, police said.
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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 low1/4 sourcesTwo 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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A video circulating online showed two Massive Attack members on stage unfurling a Palestinian flag to loud, prolonged cheers from the audience.
according to Free Malaysia Today +1The media regulator “will also not grant any future application for performances by the band in Singapore in view of the entry ban”, police said.
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