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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Robert Gorgonio

'Passports Confiscated': Massive Attack Detained and Banned From Singapore Over Palestine Flag

Massive Attack says Singapore police detained members, searched hotel rooms and confiscated passports after the band was banned over a Palestinian flag display at a concert. (Credit: Massive Attack/ Instagram)

British trip-hop group Massive Attack has accused Singapore police of detaining and questioning members of the band after a Palestinian flag was displayed during a concert in the city-state, with two founding members now barred from returning to the country.

The dispute follows the band's performance at The Star Theatre on 29 July, after which Singapore authorities investigated what they described as an unlawful public display of a foreign flag in support of a political cause.

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