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.
Why is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 banned in Kuwait?
Confirming the ban, Call of Duty developer Activision said that Black Ops 6 has not been approved for release in Kuwait. The company said that it will not be available for release in the region and all pre-orders in Kuwait will be cancelled and refunds will be issued to the original point of purchase.
The game for which Microsoft bought Activision has been banned in Kuwait
Kuwaiti authorities have blocked the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just days before its global launch. The ban's reasons are unclear, but it ma
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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Rain, thunderstorms set to drench Kuwait this weekend
Some parts of the country experienced light to moderate rain on Thursday despite the autumnal atmosphere with moderate ...
Kuwait signs $1.3 bln of road maintenance deals
Kuwait signed 400 million dinars ($1.31 billion) of three-year road maintenance contracts with 18 local and foreign companies ...
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Kuwait Urges Action Against Israel's Violations
On Tuesday, the State of Kuwait made a significant appeal to the international community, urging unified efforts to hold the ...
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Truck weighing system to be fixed on major Kuwait roads
Around 69.4 percent of the time was saved in different stages of the procedures related to the 18 road maintenance contracts ...
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AmCham Kuwait hosts 39th Annual Gala and Excellence Awards
The American Chamber of Commerce Kuwait (AmCham Kuwait) celebrated its 39th Annual Gala and Excellence Awards on October 22nd ...
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Washington Will Decide If Kuwait Can Sell Its F/A-18 Hornets to Malaysia
Selling “previously-owned” cars is big business in the United States and doesn’t require approval from the companies ...
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Massive Security Sweep Nets 1,772 Traffic Violations and 89 Arrests Across Kuwait
The Ministry of Interior’s field sectors conducted a comprehensive security and traffic campaign on the main highways early ...
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NBK participates in “Watheefti”, Kuwait’s largest Career Fair
NBK was the first organization in Kuwait to revolutionize recruitment, during its participation in Watheefti Career Fair last ...