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American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups

todayOctober 2, 2025

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The Riyadh Comedy Festival’s critics say that high-profile American comics are lending legitimacy to a government that represses dissent, jails activists and restricts free speech.

 The Riyadh Comedy Festival’s critics say that high-profile American comics are lending legitimacy to a government that represses dissent, jails activists and restricts free speech. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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