Singapore bans Massive Attack for showing Palestinian flag, breaching ban on foreign emblems

NEWS SUMMARY

Singapore police banned British band Massive Attack from performing after two members displayed a Palestinian flag and shouted "Free Palestine" during a concert, breaching the city-state's ban on foreign emblems. The two individuals received stern warnings and are barred from re-entering Singapore, with the media regulator also refusing future performance applications from the band.

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Two members given ‘stern warnings’ after concert and barred from returning, with band also excluded from performing in Singapore again, say authoritiesBritish 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. Singapore, known for its tough laws on public speech and assembly, bans the open display of all foreign flags, national emblems or banners without a permit.

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