Seachtain: Kneecap - Mo Chara sa chúirt agus legal ‘dream team' leis
D'fhoilsigh Kneecap ráiteas ar na meáin shóisialta inar shéan siad go ndearnadh aon choir agus gheall siad go ndéanfaidís cosaint ar 'a gcearta' go fíochmhar.
Thug siad le fios gur 'ionsaí polaitiúil' é seo ón stát Bhriotanach atá dírithe orthusan mar 'ealaíontóirí ó phobal faoi chois'.
Ar Seachtain, míníonn an t-iriseoir Ciarán Dunbar cad a thit amach inniu, taobh istigh den chúirt agus taobh amuigh de.
Foclóir:
Bratach: Flag
Léirigh: To convey or demonstrate
Mídhleathach: Illegal
Dodhéanta: Impossible
Stát sceimhlitheoireachta: Terrorist State
Abhcóide: Barrister
Neamhchoitianta: Uncommon
Achrann: Agro
Ionchúisitheoir: Prosecutor
Blaiseadh: Flavour
Comhghuaillíocht: Alliance
In aghaidh an dlí: Against the law
Cosantóirí: The defence
Mearbhall: Bafflement
Comhghleacaí: Colleague
Aineolas: Ignorance
De réir dealraimh: Apparently
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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Irish Independent
Kneecap describe decision to ban them from Hungary as ‘political distraction'
The trio, who are outspoken supporters of Palestine, were due to perform at Sziget Festival on August 11 and remain on the line-up on its website. Government spokesman Zoltan Kovacs wrote on social media platform X that the decision to ban Kneecap was because the group's "members repeatedly engage in antisemitic hate speech supporting terrorism and terrorist groups". But in a statement posted on Instagram, Kneecap described the decision to bar them from entry as "political distraction" and pointed out that none of the group has any criminal convictions. A spokeswoman for Sziget Festival also described the move as "unnecessary and regrettable". "Cancel culture and cultural boycotts are not the solution," she added. The statement from Kneecap said: "To the tens of thousands of fans who we were buzzing to see in person at Sziget, we're sorry we won't be with you. "The authoritarian government of Viktor Orban say we 'pose a national security threat'. "Which is f****** outrageous coming from a man who welcomed Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal, like a hero just a few weeks ago. "There is no legal basis for his actions, no member of Kneecap has ever been convicted of any crime in any country. We stand against all hate crimes and Kneecap champions love and solidarity as well as calling out injustices whenever we see it. "It's clear that this is political distraction and a further attempt to silence those who call out genocide against the Palestinian people." Government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs wrote in a post on X: "Hungary's government has moved to ban Kneecap from entering the country and performing at Sziget ... citing antisemitic hate speech and open praise for Hamas and Hezbollah as justification.' Kovacs later posted the official letters from immigration authorities banning the band for three years, claiming that their entry would "seriously threaten national security". In May, member Mo Chara was charged with a terrorism offence in Britain for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Iran-backed Hezbollah. He denies the offence. Representatives of Kneecap did not immediately reply to requests for comment. The band has said previously that its members do not support Hamas or Hezbollah, and that it condemns "all attacks on civilians, always". Hungary's government had already asked festival organisers to drop Kneecap from the line-up at the week-long event, which draws several hundred thousand music lovers to an island in the River Danube each year. More than 150 artists and cultural figures, including Academy Award-winning director Laszlo Nemes Jeles, have also signed a petition protesting against Kneecap's participation. Sziget organisers, who said they had not been notified of the government's decision, have resisted the calls to scrap Kneecap's planned performance on August 11. "Our festival remains true to what we have consistently achieved over the past 30 years: there is no place for hatred, incitement, prejudice, or any form of racism or anti-Semitism," they said in a statement last week. Sziget's other performers this year include Post Malone, Shawn Mendes and Charli XCX.
Extra.ie
2 days ago
- Extra.ie
Kneecap respond after being banned from Hungary ahead of festival appearance
Kneecap have been banned from Hungary before they were due to play a festival in the country, over what their government deemed 'anti semitic' comments. The rap group, who have been outspoken on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, were due to play Sziget festival — one of the biggest festivals in Europe that have a large number of Irish people that go annually — on August 11. However, the Minister of Communications in Hungary Zoltan Kovacs said that Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí were banned from the country for three years, claiming that they have made anti-semitic comments and glorified terrorist organisations. Kneecap have been banned from Hungary before they were due to play a festival in the country, over what their government deemed 'anti semitic' comments. Pic: James Veysey/Shutterstock '@Kneecapceol are officially banned from entering Hungary—for antisemitism and glorifying terror,' Kovacs wrote on Twitter (X). 'When hate ignores the mail, we put it on a wall. This is what we call 'service by public notice.' In plain English: if you won't read the letter, you'll see it on the poster.' He attached a letter, that is in Hungarian, outlining the ban, but Sziget festival organisers have called the ban 'unnecessary and regrettable,' and that they have been liaising with Kneecap who said that their set won't contravene Sziget's values or Hungarian law. The band have since confirmed that they won't be performing at the festival, taking aim at the Órban government and saying that there's 'no legal basis' for the ban. Móglaí Bap, Mo Chara and DJ Provaí of Kneecap performing at Glastonbury. Pic: Ki Price/WireImage 'The authoritarian government of Viktor Órban say we 'pose a national security threat.' Which is f***ing outrageous coming from a man who welcomed Netanyahu, a wanted war criminal, like a hero just a few weeks ago,' the band said. 'There is no legal basis for his actions, no member of Kneecap has ever been convicted of any crime in any country. We stand against all hate crimes and Kneecap champions love and solidarity as well as calling out injustices where we see it. 'It's clear that this is a political distraction and a further attempt to silence those who call out genocide against the Palestinian people. Much like the good people of Budapest, who defied their own President's ban on their 'pride parade' in June, we will fight for what is right.' The band have called out the Hungarian government's decision, saying that them posing a national security threat is 'f***ing ridiculous.' Pic: Sony Pictures/Everett/REX/Shutterstock 'Sziget Festival's values mean we condemn hate speech, while guaranteeing the fundamental right to artistic freedom of expression for every performer. Cancel culture and cultural boycotts are not the solution,' a statement from Sziget's organisers have said. 'Sziget Festival will continue to do everything in its power to remain, in every sense, The Island of Freedom.' The Hungarian government, led by Viktor Órban, are a close ally of Israel, having removed themselves from the International Criminal Court — where there's a warrant out for Prime Minister Benjamin Netnanyahu's arrest — and hosted Netanyahu on a state visit.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Kneecap banned from performing at major festival as Irish rappers accused of ‘anti-Semitic hate speech' & Hamas praise
IRISH rap stars Kneecap have been banned from performing in Hungary. The Belfast group were due to play at the Sziget Festival next month but their appearance has been blocked by the Hungarian government, who have accused them of using anti-Semitic hate speech and praising the Hamas militant group. 3 Kneecap were due to perform at Sziget next month Credit: Major Kata 3 Kneecap have been banned from entering Hungary Credit: AFP or licensors 3 A spokesperson from Hungary's government claimed Kneecap's entry would 'seriously threaten national security' Credit: Getty Images - Getty Zoltan Kovacs, a spokesman for Viktor Orban's government, said: 'Hungary's government has moved to ban Kneecap from entering the country and performing at Sziget... citing anti-Semitic hate speech and open praise for Hamas and Hezbollah as justification.' The Government spokesman posted the official letters from immigration authorities banning the band for three years, claiming that their entry would 'seriously threaten national security'. Hungary's government had earlier demanded festival organisers drop Kneecap from the line-up at the week-long event, which draws several hundred thousand music lovers to an island in the River Danube each year. More than 150 artists and cultural figures, including Academy Award-winning director Laszlo Nemes Jeles, had signed a petition protesting against Kneecap's participation. read more on kneecap However Sziget organisers, who said they had not been notified of the government's decision, have resisted the calls to scrap Kneecap's planned performance on August 11. Promoters said: 'Our festival remains true to what we have consistently achieved over the past 30 years: there is no place for hatred, incitement, prejudice, or any form of racism or anti-Semitism,' they said in a statement last week. Kneecap have yet to respond to the ban but they previously denied supporting the Palestinian terror group. In a statement, they said: 'Let us be unequivocal: we do not, and have never, supported Hamas or Hezbollah. We condemn all attacks on civilians, always. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN "It is never okay. We know this more than anyone, given our nation's history.' Earlier this week UK police confirmed they had dropped a criminal investigation into the performance by the Belfast rap trio at the Crowds gather as Kneecap play Glasgow gig after TRNSMT axe Avon and Somerset Police said they would be taking ' The investigation had been announced in June after officers reviewed video footage and audio recordings from the sets of Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan at the Somerset festival. 'CELEBRATION OF LOVE' In response the group, comprised of Liam Og O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain, and JJ O Dochartaigh, posted a screenshot to social media from an email that appeared to be from a senior investigating officer. It said: 'Following a review of the evidence, I have determined there will be no further action.' In the caption of their post, Kneecap said: 'One element of the political policing intimidation attempt is over. We played a historic set at Glastonbury. "Whole area closed an hour before due to crowds. A celebration of love and solidarity. A sea of good people at the world's most famous festival.' While another act, Bob Vylan, sparked outrage when he enticed the huge audience to chant 'death, death to the IDF [Israel Defence Forces]'.
