YouTube website in Singapore shows a satirical rap video that was removed due to a government request to remove the content, in Singapore August 2, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar Su
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Facebook and other social media sites have restricted access to a satirical rap video in Singapore after the government of the wealthy Asian city-state requested the removal of content it said could fan racial tension.
The expletive-laced video by an ethnic Indian comedy duo was made in response to an advertisement featuring a Chinese actor portraying different races by darkening his skin and wearing a hijab, the headdress worn by devout Muslim women.
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