LONDON: Irish musicians Kneecap have branded their ban from Hungary a “political distraction” to “silence” support for Palestinians.
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The rappers were due to perform at the Sziget Festival on Aug. 11, but have been banned from the country for three years over accusations of antisemitism.
Kneecap, famous for their support of the Palestinian cause, said in a statement their ban was a “further attempt to silence those who call out genocide against the Palestinian people.”
The statement added: “There is no legal basis for (the Hungarian government’s) actions, no member of Kneecap has ever been convicted of any crime in any country.
