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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove 'offensive' videos

Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove “offensive content” on the streaming service, apparently targeting programs that show gays and lesbians.

A joint statement issued on behalf of a committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council made the request, saying the unspecified programs “contradict Islamic and societal values ​​and principles.”

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