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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Anita Komuves and Krisztina Than

Kneecap say Hungary ban an attempt to ‘silence’ pro-Palestine voices

Irish rap trio Kneecap say their ban from Hungary, where they were due to perform at one of Europe’s largest music festivals, is “political distraction”.

The Belfast-based band – who regularly display pro-Palestinian messages during their gigs – were to take the stage on the final day of the six-day Sziget Festival, on 11 August.

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