Overview
- At a concert in Singapore the band held up a Palestinian flag and a musician shouted a pro‑Palestine slogan, an action police say showed support for a political cause.
- Singapore police opened an investigation and the Attorney‑General's Chambers ruled the display violated the prohibition on foreign state symbols and disturbed public order.
- As a result, the government has announced that the group will not be allowed to perform in Singapore and that some band members face renewed entry bans.
- Massive Attack said band members were detained, interviewed separately, had some hotel rooms searched, and had passports temporarily taken, calling the experience surreal.
- The case follows Singapore's recent use of strict rules to limit Gaza‑related public advocacy and signals tighter enforcement that could deter political protest at cultural events.