Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove 'offensive content' on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show gays and lesbians.
LOS GATOS — Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove"offensive content" on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show gays and lesbians.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates each published the statement via their respective governments as well. They, along with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar, make up the six-nation council. Saudi state television also aired a segment suggesting Netflix could be banned in the kingdom over that programming reaching children.The move comes after countries in the Muslim world in June banned the public showing of Disney's latest animated film"Lightyear" over a brief moment showing two lesbian characters kissing.
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