The United States has revoked visas for British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan following controversial chants at the Glastonbury festival over the weekend.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced the decision on Monday, stating that "foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country."
The visa revocation comes after Bob Vylan led festival-goers in chants calling for "death to the IDF" during their performance. The incident has sparked significant backlash since the weekend.
According to Landau, the band's visas were revoked because of "their hateful tirade at Glastonbury."
Bob Vylan at GlastonburyPAThe decision will affect Bob Vylan's planned tour of the United States later this year.
The BBC has faced considerable criticism for broadcasting Bob Vylan's full Glastonbury set, which included the controversial anti-Israel chants.
The broadcaster has now issued a second statement addressing the backlash that followed the weekend's broadcast.
The specific chants that prompted the US action called for "death, death to the IDF," referring to the Israeli Defence Forces.
The incident occurred during the band's performance at the festival, with the duo leading the crowd in the controversial chanting.
The BBC has faced considerable criticism for broadcasting Bob Vylan's full Glastonbury set, which included the controversial anti-Israel chants
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The BBC's decision to air the complete performance has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters.
The broadcaster released its second statement on Monday in response to the ongoing controversy surrounding the broadcast of Bob Vylan's inflammatory remarks during their Glastonbury set.
The US Deputy Secretary of State's announcement reflects broader American visa policies regarding foreign visitors.
The decision to revoke Bob Vylan's visas demonstrates the US government's stance on visitors who engage in what officials consider inflammatory rhetoric.
The visa revocation coincides with new requirements for certain US visa applicants.
The US embassy in Kuala Lumpur announced on Monday that Malaysian students and exchange programme applicants must now make their social media accounts public as part of updated vetting procedures.
This requirement, which takes immediate effect, applies to all F, M and J non-immigrant visa applicants.
The embassy stated that applicants should adjust their privacy settings to allow public viewing of their personal social media profiles, helping US authorities verify identities and assess eligibility.
Bob Vylan's US tour plans are now in jeopardy following the visa revocation
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Bob Vylan's US tour plans are now in jeopardy following the visa revocation.
The punk-rap duo had scheduled performances in the United States later this year, which will now be impossible to fulfil without valid visas.
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The punk-rap duo had scheduled performances in the United States later this year
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The band has not yet publicly responded to the US government's decision. It remains unclear whether they will attempt to appeal the visa revocation or cancel their American tour dates entirely.
The incident highlights the potential consequences for artists whose political statements during performances cross certain boundaries.
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