Overview

• Mo Chara, a member of the hip-hop group Kneecap, has been charged by the Metropolitan Police with a terrorist offense for displaying a Hezbollah flag during a concert in London.
• Hezbollah is a UK-banned organization, and the act is alleged to signal support for the group, leading to the formal charge.
• The investigation into Kneecap began in April following claims of extremist rhetoric at past performances, including alleged praise for Hezbollah and Hamas and threats against Conservative politicians.
• Several of Kneecap's European performances, including shows in Germany, have been canceled in response to the allegations.
• While the group denies inciting violence, political figures like Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch have called for further bans, while artists such as Pulp and Primal Scream have expressed solidarity with the band.