Gulf Arab nations ask Netflix to remove ‘offensive’ content

Gulf Arab countries on Tuesday asked Netflix to remove “offensive content” on the streaming service, apparently targeting programmes that show people who are gay and lesbian.

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

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.