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Belfast Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
Kneecap's Mo Chara faces terrorism act charge over Hezbollah flag
That's just a snippet of the statement issued by Belfast Irish language rap group Kneecap hours following the commencement of their latest battle with the UK government. Kneecap member Liam Óg ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name of Mo Chara, has been formally charged with a terror offence by the Metropolitan Police, under the anglicised name Liam O'Hanna. Kneecap have labelled the charge 'political policing', arguing that the real story isn't their actions but rather the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The charge has been welcomed by many who have long found the band offensive. The Irish Independent's Dave Hanratty is joined from London by TRT World presenter Enda Brady to examine the specifics of this case, and look at the wider complexities surrounding artists and activism, and their tricky role in politics today.
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Indo Daily Extra: From stage to courtroom – Kneecap's Mo Chara faces the music
That's just a snippet of the statement issued by Irish rap group Kneecap hours following the commencement of their latest battle with the UK government. On Wednesday evening, Kneecap member Liam Óg ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name of Mo Chara, was formally charged with a terror offence by the Metropolitan Police. Kneecap have labelled the charge 'political policing', arguing that the real story isn't their actions, but rather the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Today on this extra episode of The Indo Daily, Dave Hanratty is joined from London by TRT World presenter Enda Brady, to examine the specifics of this case, and look at the wider complexities surrounding artists and activism, and their tricky role in politics today.
