Netflix eliminates a comic program episode criticizing Saudi Arabia

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Netflix has eliminated an episode of a critical comedy program in Saudi Arabia after a claim of the kingdom.The measure raises further questions about the limits of freedom of expression on Internet, according to a press release issued on Tuesday.

The Financial Times reported that the streaming giant had erased an episode of "Patriot Act" with Hasan Minhaj "taking place in Saudi Arabia after receiving a request of the realm, arguing that video vio a law against cybercrime.

In this episode, Minhaj – an American of Muslim origin of Indian origin – criticizes Saudi Arabia after the badbadination of Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul

The actor criticized Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman and Saudi Arabia's military campaign in Yemen

The US Senate approved in December two symbolic resolutions accusing the prince of the murder, after intelligence reports pointed in that direction, and calling for an end to US participation in the Yemeni conflict.

Karen Attiah, editor-in-chief of Khashoggi in the Washington Post, tweeted Tuesday that Netflix's measure was "rather revolting."

Neither Netflix nor the Ministry

But the Financial Times reported that Netflix had defended its decision, saying: "We strongly support artistic freedom around the world and eliminate this episode in Saudi Arabia" 39, after receiving a favorable opinion, valid legal application and to comply with local law. "

One can always watch this episode in other parts of the world. In Saudi Arabia, it can be found on YouTube