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Singapore cancels screening of documentary featuring Ahed Tamimi

Because the documentary portrays the Israel-Palestine conflict from the perspective of these women, government of Singapore believes it might instigate a division between its people.

By Web Desk
January 07, 2018


SINGAPORE CITY: Following the controversy that had gripped international media attention for quite some time now, Singapore banned the screening of a documentary named “Radiance of Resistance” that features Ahed Tamimi – a Palestinian teenager girl who was put behind bars for allegedly slapping an Israeli security official as she tried to stop him from attacking minors.

As the confrontation increased , Ahed was detained for a total of 12 charges, including incitement and throwing stones.

However, the documentary has been banned on the grounds of having a prejudice in narrative.

 It also features Janna Ayyad, who is popular as the youngest teen journalist of Palestine.

Because the documentary portrays the Israel-Palestine conflict from the perspective of these women, government of Singapore believes it might instigate a division between its people. 

Some also believe that the documentary is deprived of a balance in view.