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U.S. Revokes Bob Vylan Visas After Glastonbury Hate Chants

The BBC removed footage of the chants after apologizing for airing calls for violence, triggering probes by UK police and Ofcom.

Einer der beiden Musiker von Bob Vylan nimmt beim Glastonbury Festival ein Bad in der Menge
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Auftritt von Bob Vylan beim Glastonbury-Festival
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Overview

  • The U.S. State Department revoked the visas of Bob Vylan’s members following their onstage calls for “Death to the IDF” at Glastonbury.
  • The BBC issued a public apology, acknowledged it failed to cut the live broadcast and took down the contentious clips.
  • Britain’s police are reviewing the festival footage for possible hate-speech offences under UK law.
  • Ofcom has launched an oversight inquiry after senior ministers demanded explanations from the BBC over its broadcast safeguards.
  • Glastonbury organisers have reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy on antisemitism, hate speech and calls for violence.