- English trip-hop group Massive Attack reported that their members were detained, questioned, and had passports temporarily confiscated by Singaporean police following a concert.
- The incident occurred after founding members Robert “3D” Del Naja and Grant “Daddy G” Marshall displayed a Palestinian flag and led "Free Palestine" chants during their 29 July show in Singapore.
- Singaporean authorities issued "stern warnings" to Del Naja and Marshall, banning them from re-entering the country and stating that future applications for the band to perform there would be rejected.
- Singapore cited its strict laws prohibiting the display of foreign flags without a permit and its policy against external conflicts disrupting the nation's internal harmony as reasons for their actions.
- Massive Attack expressed surprise and disappointment but affirmed pride in their "impromptu expression" of solidarity with Palestinians, criticising global inaction and highlighting the importance of defending human rights and freedom of expression.
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