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

The Guardian reports that British trip-hop band Massive Attack has been barred from performing in Singapore following an investigation that found two members displayed a Palestinian flag during a concert. Those members received stern warnings and are now prohibited from re-entering the country. Singapore bans the public display of foreign flags and national emblems without permits—a policy rooted in the nation's strict regulations governing speech and assembly.

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