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Singapore Bans British Band Massive Attack Over Palestinian Flag Display

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First reported by Mako · 18 hours ago

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Singapore bans British band Massive Attack from future entry after they displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted pro-Palestinian slogans during a recent concert, violating local laws on political expression. The band faces warnings and performance restrictions amid Singapore's strict policies on public political activities.

01Singapore bans Massive Attack after they raised a Palestinian flag during a concert.
02Band founders Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall chanted "Free Palestine" on stage.
03Police issued serious warnings for violating laws on foreign symbols and public order.
04Media regulator will reject future performance requests from Massive Attack in Singapore.
05Singapore enforces strict rules on political expression to maintain social harmony.
06Singapore supports a two-state solution and Palestinian UN membership diplomatically.

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