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Riyadh Comedy Festival

American Comedians Comedians Controversies Controversy Comedians' Participation Saudi Arabia Comedians Participation Pete Davidson Performers Marc Maron Aziz Ansari Criticism of Comedians Louis C. K. Comedians' Involvement Free Speech Comedian Participation Bill Burr Louis CK Comedians' Performances Comedians' Controversies Dave Chappelle David Cross Criticism of Performers

Riyadh Comedy Festival Ends as Human Rights Watch Rejects Donations From Aziz Ansari and Other Performers

Human Rights Watch says it will not take performers’ money, urging public calls for jailed Saudi activists’ release.

Maher Rebuts Chappelle Over Saudi Free Speech as Riyadh Comedy Festival Rolls On

Chappelle Says Saudi Stage Is 'Easier' Than U.S., Intensifying Scrutiny of Riyadh Comedy Festival

Riyadh Comedy Festival Continues as Backlash Divides Top Comedians

Riyadh Comedy Festival Opens as Okatsuka Publishes Contract Showing Explicit Censorship Rules

Riyadh Comedy Festival Opens as Human-Rights Criticism Shadows Star U.S. Lineup