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Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>Two members of British band Massive Attack were barred from re-entering Singapore after displaying the Palestinian flag during Wednesday's concert, Reuters reported.</p>
<p>Singapore police said Friday the band was being “investigated for supporting a political cause and unfurling of a foreign flag” and will no longer be allowed to perform in Singapore. </p>
<p>Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption, and the Palestinian flag is especially sensitive given the war in Gaza and Singapore's Muslim population.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">British band Massive Attack is under investigation in Singapore after taking a Palestinian flag on stage as the crowd chanted ‘Free Palestine’ <a href="https://t.co/gjv9YhAwQT">pic.twitter.com/gjv9YhAwQT</a></p>
— Sarah Wilkinson (@swilkinsonbc) <a href="https://x.com/swilkinsonbc/status/2083261225584984182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2026</a></blockquote>
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