Protests are tightly regulated in Singapore, and open demonstrations supporting the interests of foreign nations are prohibited.
For the small nation with a sizable Muslim population and tight ties to Israel, the conflict in Gaza has been an especially delicate subject.
Instead of staging protests, authorities have asked Singaporeans to engage in discussions and fundraising campaigns.
However, there has been a great deal of worry about the war, and several Singaporeans—especially the younger ones—have been outspoken in sharing their opinions online and wanting to be heard.
Social media users shared pictures from the parade, showing participants holding umbrellas that resemble watermelons. The fruit has come to represent togetherness since it shares the same colors as the Palestinian flag.
The delegation made a halt at the prime minister’s office’s compound’s gates and gave a bundle of 140 letters to the employees.
According to the authorities, the rally was organized without a permit by the activists, Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, and Mossammad Sobikun Nahar. The women have not yet said if they would enter a guilty plea.
