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Netflix Drops Hasan Minhaj Episode In Saudi Arabia At Government's Request

The Saudi government asked Netflix to remove an episode of the comedian's show Patriot Act that was critical of the regime over the death of Jamal Khashoggi. Netflix said it was following local law.
Hasan Minhaj performs in New York City in July. The Saudi government asked Netflix to remove an episode of the comedian's show <em>Patriot Act</em> that was critical of the regime over the death of Jamal Khashoggi.

Last fall, the world watched as Saudi Arabia's official story about the death of columnist Jamal Khashoggi changed, and changed again. A series of came even as that Khashoggi's murder had been ordered by the country's crown prince.

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