Singapore Bans 2 Massive Attack Members Over Palestinian Flag at July 29 Show
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Updated · The Guardian · Aug 3
Singapore Bans 2 Massive Attack Members Over Palestinian Flag at July 29 Show
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Aug 3
Summary
Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall said Singapore police detained and separately questioned the band after its July 29 concert, with some members searched and passports temporarily confiscated.
Singapore authorities said they issued both men stern warnings and barred them from re-entering after investigating their display of a Palestinian flag and support for a political cause.
The ban rests on Singapore laws that prohibit public display of foreign flags without a permit and tightly restrict political expression to protect racial and religious harmony.
Massive Attack called the episode a “surreal experience,” said it was proud of the impromptu gesture with fans chanting “Free Palestine,” and urged Singapore to allow freer expression.