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Riyadh Comedy Festival Faces Human Rights Criticism

Source: Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Comedy Festival Whitewashes Abuses (2025-09-23)

The Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia is under scrutiny by Human Rights Watch for allegedly glossing over serious human rights abuses. Critics argue that the event distracts from ongoing issues and fails to address the country's troubling record on human rights. Despite the festival's entertainment focus, concerns persist about the broader context of repression and abuses in Saudi Arabia. Human rights advocates call for greater accountability and transparency, emphasizing that cultural events should not overshadow human rights concerns.

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