While defending his decision to perform at the controversial, state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia, Aziz Ansari said he planned to donate “part of the fee” to “causes that support free press and human rights,” listing Reporters Without Borders and Human Rights Watch, which has long been critical of the comedy festival and the Saudi regime. But in a …
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Marc Maron, who wasn’t invited to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, has spoken out against participation in the event, owing to Saudi Arabia’s appalling human rights record. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Amy Sussman/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Saudi Arabia is not known as a center for comedy. But through Oct. 9, the country’s …
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