Several Arab countries have asked streaming giant Netflix to remove " offensive" content from its catalogue on Tuesday, as it "contradicts Islamic and social values and principles." Various media outlets report that the ruling is aimed at programmes that feature homosexual people.
A similar controversy arose last June over the Disney Pixar film “Lightyear.” The film was banned in 14 countries because of a kiss between two female characters. The list includes those who are now calling on Netflix to remove this content that is contrary to Islamic values.
Media regulators in the Gulf Cooperation Council are asking Netflix to remove certain conten saudi arabia number data t aimed at children or face a ban. The petition against “offensive content” is aimed at content that features LGBT content, as German outlet Der Spiegel notes .
The states have asked Netflix to remove content for children and audiovisual material considered to be "contrary to Islamic values." In addition, the commission formed by Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar warned that if this type of content is not removed, they will take the "necessary legal measures."
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The German outlet notes that the UAE will monitor the platform over the next few days to assess “its compliance with streaming controls.” Netflix has not yet made any statement.
Even in Saudi Arabia, a state television channel broadcast an interview with a woman who introduced herself as a “behavioral consultant.” She said that Netflix is an “official promot