Massive Attack responds after Singapore ban over Palestine display
Summary
The band Massive Attack was banned from Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag and shouting "free Palestine" during a July 29 concert. Singaporean police detained and questioned the band members, confiscated passports temporarily, and said the band violated laws on public political expression and foreign flags.Key Facts
- Massive Attack held up a Palestinian flag and shouted "free Palestine" during a concert in Singapore.
- Singapore police detained the band members, searched their hotel rooms, and temporarily took their passports.
- Singapore banned Massive Attack indefinitely from returning and performing in the country.
- The band was warned about laws restricting public display of foreign flags and political speech at events.
- Singapore enforces strict rules to maintain racial and social harmony amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Massive Attack expressed surprise that showing the Palestinian flag would break any law.
- The band has a history of making political statements, including support for Palestine.
- Singapore's government advised against public political displays linked to the Israel-Gaza war in 2023.
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