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Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag

<article data-history-node-id="445334" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/massive-attack-members-barred-singapore-after-displaying-palestinian" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/massive-attack-members-barred-singapore-after-displaying-palestinian" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Massive Attack members barred from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag </span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Two members of British band Massive Attack were barred from re-entering Singapore after displaying the Palestinian flag during Wednesday's concert, Reuters reported.</p> <p>Singapore police said Friday the band was being “investigated for supporting a political cause and unfurling of a foreign flag” and will no longer be allowed to perform in Singapore.&nbsp;</p> <p>Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption, and the Palestinian flag is especially sensitive given the war in Gaza and Singapore's Muslim population.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">British band Massive Attack is under investigation in Singapore after taking a Palestinian flag on stage as the crowd chanted ‘Free Palestine’ <a href="https://t.co/gjv9YhAwQT">pic.twitter.com/gjv9YhAwQT</a></p> — Sarah Wilkinson (@swilkinsonbc) <a href="https://x.com/swilkinsonbc/status/2083261225584984182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div> </div> </article>

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"A concentration camp, in its most basic definition, is a place where a targeted civilian population, not necessarily accused of a crime, is detained and at least some of their basic rights are suspended," writes @jwashing.bsky.social. "That’s precisely what’s happening in the United States today."

Don’t call them ICE detention centers. Call them camps | John Washington

I’ve spent a decade reporting on immigration enforcement. The word ‘camp’ best captures the political function of these facilities

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Dr James Smith, who is currently working in Gaza, explains that Israel is continuing to control the entry of medical equipment & medication into Gaza, leading to extreme shortages in basic supplies like gauze & paracetamol The genocide continues.

"2 years ago 5 Palestine Action activists damaged a branch of Barclays bank.. when they committed the offence PA was not considered a terrorist organisation.. its now emerged the trial judge may consider a terrorist connection when it comes to sentencing them.." Outrageous.

Snagged this from FB. This may make some people uncomfortable but I think it highlights just how far we've come from what's natural, from our relationship to the Earth that sustains us and our beautiful relatives we share it with.

Hind Khoudary reports that 4 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes this morning & notes that because Israel continues to deny the entry of medical equipment & drugs into Gaza, those people injured won't be able to get the treatment they need.