Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap over alleged support for terrorist groups

OTTAWA: Canada has barred Irish rap trio Kneecap from entering the country ahead of its scheduled concerts next month, accusing the band of promoting hate and violence and supporting terrorist groups, a member of the Liberal government announced on Friday. Belfast-based Kneecap, who regularly display pro-Palestinian messages during their gigs, have caused controversy elsewhere. At the Glastonbury Festival in southwest England in June, frontman Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh — known by the stage name Mo Chara — accused Israel of committing war crimes. Israel has denied such accusations.

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