LONDON: Irish musicians Kneecap have branded their ban from Hungary a “political distraction” to “silence” support for Palestinians. 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.

L'Ungheria ha vietato ai Kneecap, gruppo rap irlandese noto per le loro posizioni pro-palestinesi, di entrare nel Paese e di esibirsi allo Sziget Festival accusando la band di…

The west Belfast rap group Kneecap have been banned from Hungary for three years ahead of their appearance at a music festival.

The rap trio says there is no legal basis for the government’s actions