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Prominent Irish rap group Kneecap barred from entering Canada, MP says
- The Canadian government barred the Irish rap group Kneecap from entering Canada effective September 19, 2025, preventing their scheduled October shows in Toronto.
- This decision followed Hungary’s similar earlier summer ban citing national security risks related to the group's political activities and symbolism.
- Canadian MP Vince Gasparro stated that Kneecap amplified political violence and publicly supported terrorist organizations Hezbollah and Hamas, calling these dangerous endorsements of hate.
- On September 19, 2025, Gasparro stated on X that, based on official guidance, the government will not accept any promotion of political violence, terrorism, Anti-Semitism, or related forms of hatred.
- The ban implies Canada’s firm stance against hate speech, terrorism glorification, and protecting Canadian Jews, while Kneecap’s member Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh faces U.K. terrorism charges.
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'Support to Hamas': Canada denies entry to rap group Kneecap
Toronto: The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country on Friday, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism. The group has faced criticism for political statements seeming to glorify militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Hungary previously banned the group. Liberal lawmaker Vince Gasparro, parliamentary secretary for combating crime, said Kneecap has “publicly displayed support for …
The members of the Northern Irish trio Kneecap were scheduled to perform next month in Canada. The Canadian authorities decided otherwise, accusing them of encouraging "political violence." The musicians denounce "malignant" accusations and announce judicial reprisals. - Canada closes its doors to the Kneecap trio, accusing it of supporting Hamas and Hezbollah (Culture, Media and Entertainment).
Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap over alleged support for militants
Canada has barred Irish rap trio Kneecap from entering the country ahead of concerts scheduled for next month, accusing the band of promoting hate and supporting militant groups including Hamas in Gaza, a member of Canada's government said on Friday. But the Belfast-based group rejected the accusations as an attempt…
The North Irish rap group promotes "violence and hatred" this Friday justified the Canadian government. In response, Kneecap said he wanted to take legal action.
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