Kuwait, Call of Duty and Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein Imagery in 'Call of Duty' Triggers Ban in Kuwait
The video game is set to release worldwide on Friday. However, it comes as Kuwait still wrestles with memories of the Gulf War.
Kuwait bans ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ game featuring Saddam Hussein, Iraqi invasion, ahead of tomorrow's release (VIDEO)
It has been confirmed that the long-awaited Call of Duty: Black Ops 6-ame which is due to release tomorrow — will not be available in Kuwait. Kuwaiti authorities blocked the release of the popular first-person shooter game days before its global launch,
Kuwait bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990s
The tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the release of the video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” which features the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and is set in part in the 1990s Gulf War.
Report: Black Ops 6 Kuwait Ban Reason Mentions Saddam Hussein Portrayed in a “Heroic Image” and More
Reasons for banning Black Ops 6 in Kuwait revealed, including concerns over the Gulf War, burning oil wells, and sensitive portrayals.
Call of Duty: Kuwait bans new instalment featuring Saddam Hussein
Gaming enthusiasts were notified that their preorders would be refunded days ahead of the release of Black Ops 6 after it was not approved for release in the Gulf country
Call of Duty: Kuwait withdraws approval for popular video game which features Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein
The Call of Duty franchise is no stranger to controversy and in a 2009 entry into the series, players could take part in a militant attack on a Russian airport - killing civilians.
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