Ansari's Saudi Comedy Fest Donation: A Backfire?
Update: 2025-10-10
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Aziz Ansari’s attempt to quell criticism for performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia backfired when Human Rights Watch refused his donation, deeming it a conflict of interest due to its source: the Saudi government. While Ansari aimed to support human rights organizations, his efforts sparked further debate, with HRW urging comedians like Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart to instead use their platforms to advocate for the release of detained activists. The controversy ignited a broader discussion within the comedy community, with figures like Marc Maron and David Cross questioning the ethics of performing in countries with questionable human rights records.
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