The Riyadh Comedy Festival is scheduled to host a lineup of prominent comedic figures, including Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson, and others. Human Rights Watch has expressed concern regarding the event’s potential to minimize governmental actions that may be perceived as harmful to human rights. The organization asserts that the festival’s primary objective is to avoid public scrutiny of Saudi Arabia’s record of human rights violations. The festival’s focus is on entertainment and cultural exchange, although the nature of the event is under ongoing review by international observers.
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