Controversy and Censorship Surround Riyadh Comedy Festival
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Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka declined a performance at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival due to strict censorship rules and the country's human rights record, highlighting the controversy surrounding the event which features many high-profile comedians and has faced criticism from peers for participating.
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- David Cross Slams Bill Burr and More Comedians Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival: ‘I Am Disgusted… How Can Any of Us Take You Seriously Again?’ Variety
- US comedians defend decision to play in Saudi Arabia: ‘They’re paying me enough to look the other way’ The Guardian
- 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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