Massive Attack says members held after pro-Palestine display in Singapore
Summary
British band Massive Attack said they were detained by police in Singapore after showing a Palestinian flag on stage during a concert. Singaporean authorities said displaying foreign flags without permission could harm racial and religious harmony in the country.Key Facts
- Massive Attack displayed a Palestinian flag at a July 29 concert in Singapore.
- Parts of the audience chanted “Free Palestine” during the show.
- The band members were detained, questioned separately, and some had their hotel rooms searched.
- Two band members received official warnings and are banned from returning to Singapore.
- Singapore law prohibits showing foreign flags or national symbols in public without a permit.
- Massive Attack stated they did not expect displaying the flag to break any laws and called it an act of solidarity.
- Singapore has a policy of avoiding involvement in foreign conflicts, focusing on maintaining peace among its diverse population.
- The band’s frontman was previously arrested in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action, which the UK labels a terrorist group.
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