Gulf Arab countries demand Netflix remove 'offensive content' as streaming service pushes LGBT shows and films

Several Arab countries want Netflix to remove programs that show people who are gay and lesbian. The countries said the LGBT content violates faith and societal values.

Saudi Arabia’s own General Commission For Audiovisual Media demanded the content be removed or it would threaten legal action, the Saudi Gazette reported.

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