Video games like Six Days in Fallujah only serve to glorify violence that took the lives of hundreds of Iraqi civilians, justify the Iraq war, and reinforce anti-Muslim sentiment at a time when anti-Muslim bigotry continues to threaten human life.' The press release also included links to studies backing up CAIR's statements. CAIR Research and Advocacy Coordinator Huzaifa Shahbaz explained, 'The gaming industry must stop dehumanizing Muslims. In its press release, CAIR stated that Six Days in Fallujah would be an 'Arab murder simulator,' glorifying the killing of Muslims for fun and gamifying a serious historical event that left many dead. CAIR views Six Days in Fallujah as a step backward in how Americans perceive Muslims.
Psychologists and researchers have proven that the American perception of Muslims greatly diminished post-9/11, leading to hate crimes as well as general discrimination. CAIR issued a press release on Apcalling on Microsoft, Sony, and Valve to cancel the game, stating that 'the Iraq War is not a game.'ĬAIR advocates for Muslim civil rights in America, and so the reasons its investment in Six Days in Fallujah seem very clear. Six Days in Fallujah seeks to recreate the Second Battle of Fallujah in 2004, one of the more harrowing events in the Iraq War.
