Massive Attack band says Singapore police detained, questioned them after concert
By Xinghui Kok SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The British band Massive Attack said its members were detained by Singapore police and "isolated and separately questioned" after the two performers raised a Palestinian flag at their concert in the city-state last Wednesday. In a statement posted on Instagram on Sunday, the band said they were "surprised and disappointed" that the entire band was…
The British band Massive Attack was detained by Singapore police after a concert last Wednesday. According to the band, they were surprised and disappointed that the entire group was isolated and separately questioned.
The incident occurred when two band members, Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall, unfurled a Palestinian flag during the performance, prompting the audience to chant "Free Palestine!"
The police stated that the band's actions "could potentially harm the racial and religious harmony in Singapore." Two band members were issued stern warnings and barred from re-entering Singapore. The band members had their hotel rooms searched and passports temporarily confiscated, although it is not specified who was affected.
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