Kuwait Blocks Release of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

The game, featuring Saddam Hussein and set during the Gulf War, has been denied approval in Kuwait as it evokes painful historical memories.

Kuwait has banned the release of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6', which includes depictions of the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
The game is set partly during the 1990s Gulf War and features scenes that remind Kuwaitis of the ecological damage caused by burning oilfields.
Activision, the game's developer, confirmed that all pre-orders in Kuwait will be canceled and refunded.
Kuwait's authorities have not publicly commented on the ban, and no age certificate has been assigned to the game for local sale.
The Call of Duty franchise, known for its geopolitical themes, has faced similar bans in other countries like China and Russia.