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Netflix told by Gulf states to drop videos violating Islam

The Netflix logo is seen on its office building in Hollywood, California. (Photo: AFP)

Six Gulf Arab states have told streaming service company Netflix Inc to stop broadcasting material that they said violates the region’s Islamic values and threatened legal action if it did not act.

The countries said some Netflix content “contradicts Islamic and societal values and principles” adding they had contacted the United States-based company to drop the offending material. They did not specify which content had caused the issue.  

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