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' 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 release of ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ video game
Kuwait has banned the release of the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The game which features the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and is set in part in the 1990s Gulf War has not been approved for release in the tiny Mideast nation.
Kuwait withdraws approval for Call of Duty game which features Saddam Hussein
Kuwait has withdrawn approval for the popular video game Call of Duty, which features the appearance of the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.The Middle East nation has not acknowledged the effective banning of the game - which is a key offering of Microsoft-owned developer Activision and is due to be released on Friday.
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.
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 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
Kuwait bans Call of Duty Black Ops 6 'over Saddam Hussein theme'
Black Ops 6 was poised to be the latest instalment in the popular Call of Duty franchise, with the game focusing on the Gulf War during Saddam's reign.
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New ‘Call of Duty' Trailer Teases a Conspiracy Between Saddam Hussein and George H.W. Bush
Call of Duty is going full Gulf War ... as well as former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. The live-action trailer sees actors portraying the historical ...
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 ...
Kuwait Blocks Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Release, Activision Cancels All Preorders and Offers Refunds
Authorities in Kuwait have blocked the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 just days before it was due to launch.