Controversy and Censorship at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival
TL;DR
Atsuko Okatsuka revealed she declined an offer to perform at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival due to strict censorship rules and concerns over the country's human rights record, including the source of funding from the Crown Prince and restrictions on speech about the government, religion, and royal family.
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- Atsuko Okatsuka Details Comedian “Censorship Rules” at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival The Hollywood Reporter
- Shane Gillis And More Criticize Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival Forbes
- Marc Maron, Human Rights Watch and others slam Saudi comedy festival NPR
- Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka Reveals Riyadh Fest’s “Censorship Rules” After Turning Down Gig Deadline
- Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Comedy Festival Whitewashes Abuses Human Rights Watch
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