Lebanese rock band Mashrou’ Leila won’t appear at Byblos International Festival on August 9th. And they’re not alone. Facing pressure from church officials who accuse the band of defaming Christianity, the band’s appearance was canceled. Byblos organizers said they nixed the appearance out of a desire to “prevent bloodshed and maintain security and stability.” A […]
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