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Singapore Investigates Massive Attack for Raising Palestinian Flag During Concert
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First reported by Mako · 11 minutes ago
What happened
Singapore is investigating British band Massive Attack after they raised a Palestinian flag during a concert, possibly violating local laws against public displays of foreign symbols. The inquiry includes a review of their performance license, with unclear consequences for the band. Singapore enforces strict rules to maintain social harmony amid its diverse population.
- 01Singapore investigates Massive Attack for raising Palestinian flag during July 26 concert.
- 02Authorities review if the band violated performance license terms.
- 03Band members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall displayed the flag amid pro-Palestinian chants.
- 04Singapore bans public display of foreign national symbols without permission, with fines and jail possible.
- 05Massive Attack is known for political activism, including prior pro-Palestinian actions.
- 06Singapore enforces strict laws to preserve multicultural harmony amid Gaza conflict tensions.
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