Controversy and Censorship Surround Riyadh Comedy Festival
TL;DR
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka declined to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival due to strict censorship rules and concerns over Saudi Arabia's human rights record, revealing details of a contract that prohibited jokes about the country, its leadership, religion, and more. Other comedians also refused, citing ethical reasons related to Saudi Arabia's political and human rights issues.
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