Chappelle, Dave | Comedy and Humor | Freedom of Speech and Expression | Human Rights Watch | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ) | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline
American comics used Saudi Arabia’s first global comedy festival to skewer a debate raging at home. Critics said the event was part of Saudi efforts to draw attention away from a political crackdown.