Massive Attack speak about ‘surreal experience’ of being banned from Singapore over Palestinian flag
Summary
The band Massive Attack was banned from Singapore after displaying a Palestinian flag during a concert. The Singapore police investigated the band for breaking laws about showing foreign flags and supporting political causes, and banned them from returning.Key Facts
- Massive Attack displayed a Palestinian flag at their concert in Singapore on July 29.
- Singapore prohibits showing foreign flags or national symbols in public without permission.
- After the flag was shown, the police detained the band members, questioned them, and searched some hotel rooms.
- The police said the band broke the Foreign National Emblems Act and the Public Order Act.
- The band was given stern warnings and banned from re-entering Singapore or performing there again.
- Singapore warned that bringing foreign politics into the country could harm racial and religious harmony.
- Massive Attack said they supported freedom of expression and human rights, and called for support for Palestine.
- The band thanked Singapore’s people but urged the government to allow more freedom for political expression.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
