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Netflix under fire for pulling episode of 'Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj' criticizing Saudi Arabia

Reports state that Netflix stopped airing the particular episode of the hit show in Saudi Arabia at the request of the country's government.
PUBLISHED JAN 2, 2019

Netflix has taken down an episode of 'Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj', which was critical of the Saudi Arabian regime, attracting criticism from the Human Rights Watch, which said that the streaming giant's controversial decision undermines its "claim to support artistic freedom”.

Reports state that Netflix stopped airing the particular episode of the hit show in Saudi Arabia at the request of the country's government. The episode in question criticizes Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his influence in the region.

Hasan Minhaj performs onstage during OZY FEST 2018 at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on July 21, 2018 in New York City.
Hasan Minhaj performs onstage during OZY FEST 2018 at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on July 21, 2018 in New York City.
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