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
Kuwait Bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' Over Gulf War Depictions
Black Ops 6' due to its depiction of the late Saddam Hussein and the 1990s Gulf War. The game, crucial to Microsoft's Activision, presents historical and cultural challenges, affecting memories of Iraq's invasion.
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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One of the Gulf War’s Most Controversial Attacks Occurred Along the ‘Highway of Death’
The Gulf War was a 20th-century conflict that saw a Coalition force, headed by the United States, fight the Iraqi military ...
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US ambassador affirms country’s commitment to Kuwait's security and sovereignty
On Wednesday, US Ambassador to Kuwait Karen Sasahara praised the "deep-rooted relations" between the two countries, ...
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Iraq defiant on anniversary of Kuwait invasion
Iraq yesterday marked the 11th anniversary of its invasion of Kuwait with defiant rhetoric against the country it occupied for seven months. State-run newspapers hit out at Kuwaiti rulers ...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Won’t Be Releasing in this Region
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is poised to be released across most of the globe in just about a week. Fans in one Middle Eastern ...
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Kuwait bans Black Ops 6
Kuwait has banned the release of the video game “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6,” which features the late Iraqi dictator Saddam ...
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Black Ops 6 Won't Be Released In Kuwait, Preorders Canceled And Refunds Issued
The new Call of Duty game's campaign takes place during the Gulf War, and this may have played a role in the decision.
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Black Ops 6 banned in Middle Eastern country ahead of launch
Black Ops 6 has not been approved for release in Middle Eastern country Kuwait, with Activision refunding pre-orders.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Has Already Begun to Get Banned For Content Issues
History aside, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has perhaps usurpingly been banned from release in Kuwait or, more specifically, it ...
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Iraq Stuck Between Israel and Iran As Tensions Rise
The U.S. can help Iraq navigate its way to a prosperous future for Iraqi youth, but both countries will have to distance  themselves from  Jerusalem and Tehran ...