Pornography in the Middle East

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Pornography in the Middle East has been extensively documented and researched. Numerous countries have different laws about pornography.

Though broadcast of and internet access to pornography is restricted[1][2] or banned in many countries in the region, widespread access to pornography is available via satellite dishes.[3]

Iran

In Iran pornography is illegal. However, due to widespread Internet access (in particular, downloading programs) and the existence of a large-scale black market in Western films, pornography is called "super film." In Iran, a law was passed in mid-2007 by parliament but still required approval of the Guardian Council, producers of pornographic films face execution if found guilty.[4]

Lebanon

In September 2011, a Lebanese-Syrian gang involved in promoting pornographic movies was arrested by the Lebanese general security forces, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The group - composed of Syrian nationals Shibli Mohammad Shibli, Younis Faisal al-Hussein and Mohammad Hasan al-Shibli as well as Lebanese national Mousa Haitham Ahmad - sold the films on DVDs in various regions in Lebanon, especially in the Jbeil district where it was uncovered. The suspects were handed over to the concerned judicial authorities in order to uncover the remaining members of the gang and the network they were collaborating with to distribute these movies.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gardner, Frank (10 May 2000). Saudis 'defeating' internet porn, BBC News
  2. ↑ (1 Sept 2014). Lebanese Internet providers to block porn websites, The Daily Star (Lebanon)
  3. ↑ (27 Sept 2010). Unveiling the Middle East’s sex industry, Salon
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