Canada Prohibits Irish Hip-Hop Collective Kneecap from Crossing the Border
The Irish rap group Kneecap has found itself at the centre of controversy this summer, with several countries barring its members and Canada recently announcing a ban on their entry. Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime, Vince Gasparro, made the announcement in a video message, stating that Kneecap has amplified political violence and publicly displayed support for militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. One of the group's members, Liam O'Hanna, also known as Mo Chara, has been charged with a terrorism offence. His alleged actions refer to the anti-Israel militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah. In a London concert, Mo Chara is alleged to have brandished a banned flag of Hezbollah. At a November 2024 gig, he reportedly said 'Up Hamas, up Hezbollah.' The suspected performance of Kneecap in Canada was planned before they were banned, but the exact date of that planned performance is not specified in the available search results. Several of Kneecap's gigs have been cancelled due to their pro-Palestinian stance. The ban is due to the band's alleged support for militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Canada's decision to ban Kneecap has been met with criticism from some quarters, with supporters arguing that the group's music is a form of free speech. However, Gasparro described the band's actions as dangerous endorsements of violence and hate. Kneecap has been one of the most controversial music groups this summer, with its members being barred from other countries. The group's future performances remain uncertain as a result of the ban.
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