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Irish rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Canada

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By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Irish rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Canada ahead of their tour of the country on the grounds of alleged “hate speech” and “glorification of terrorism.” “Recently the rap group Kneecap has engaged in actions and made statements that are contrary to Canad…

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  1. The Daily Caller

    Western Country Bans Band From Ever Entering Over Israel-Palestine Stance (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Canada has barred the Irish hip-hop group Kneecap from entering the country over what officials described as the band’s endorsement of terrorist organizations.

  2. KESQ Palm Springs

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    By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Irish rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Canada ahead of their tour of the country on the grounds of alleged “hate speech” and “glorification of terrorism.” “Recently the rap group Kneecap has engaged in actions and made statements that are contrary to Canad…

  3. Washington Examiner

    Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The group has faced criticism for political statements seeming to glorify militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Hungary previously banned the group.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Irish band Kneecap says Canada ban aims to ‘silence opposition to genocide’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Irish rap group has been denied entry for their alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah, accusations the group denies.

  5. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Irish rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Canada | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Max Saltman, CNN (CNN) — Irish rap group Kneecap have been banned from entering Canada ahead of their tour of the country on the grounds of

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