Singapore Bans Band Massive Attack for Displaying Palestinian Flag
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- British band Massive Attack has long expressed solidarity with Palestinians, including calls for a cease-fire in Gaza and displaying a Palestinian flag at concerts.
- At a recent concert in Singapore, the band waved a Palestinian flag, leading to their detention, questioning, hotel room searches, and temporary confiscation of passports by local authorities.
- Singaporean police stated the flag display violated laws against unauthorized foreign flag displays and public gathering regulations, with penalties including fines or jail time; band members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall were banned from future entry.
- Authorities emphasized that such actions could harm Singapore's racial and religious harmony and urged the public to avoid importing foreign political issues to maintain social cohesion and rule of law.
