The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country 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.

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Liberal lawmaker Vince Gasparro, parliamentary secretary for combating crime, said Kneecap has “publicly displayed support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas” that goes beyond artistic ex

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