Riyadh Comedy Festival Faces Human Rights Criticism
Source: Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Comedy Festival Whitewashes Abuses (2025-09-23)
Human Rights Watch has criticized the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, accusing it of glossing over serious human rights abuses. The organization suggests that the event serves as a distraction from ongoing issues within the country. The report highlights concerns that the festival's entertainment may be used to whitewash the kingdom's human rights record, raising questions about the true priorities of Saudi authorities amid ongoing allegations of abuses.