Ubisoft criticized for canceling Rainbow Six Siege tournament in a country where LGBT is prosecuted by law: “We are not savages”

Ubisoft was previously heavily criticized for planning to host a tournament in a country with anti-LGBT legislation. Now, discontent has arrived from the other side

We already wrote about how Ubisoft fell into disfavor with the Rainbow Six Siege community following the announcement of a tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The country has laws targeting members of the LGBT community.

Following the criticism, Ubisoft decided to relocate the tournament. In its statement back then, the company noted that it had reached an agreement with UAE representatives under which diverse participants could freely take part in the event. Nevertheless, Ubisoft “hears” the community and made that decision as a result.

Now Ubisoft is facing criticism for cancelling the Rainbow Six Siege tournament in the UAE. According to users from the UAE, the company caved in to those who perpetuate stereotypes about the country: “It is sad that we are still being targeted by racism and stereotyped accusations just for being Arab or Muslim. Judging a group of people or community by the laws of some countries is unfair. We deserve better. We are normal people. Not savages”.