the kingdom’s General Entertainment Authority, chaired by Turki al-Sheikh, a royal adviser dogged by allegations of human rights violations, including the detention of people who criticize him on social media.
Kinda goes with the “they should stay there” comments on here, doesn’t it?
I mean, put out an open call for political comedians, pay lavishly, let a few come and say whatever they want to provide an illusion of free speech, then have a comedy festival and lock up anyone who says anything critical about a political figure. Speech chilled, vocal critics removed from circulation. It’s a win-win for them.
Sounds like fun.
Kinda goes with the “they should stay there” comments on here, doesn’t it?
I mean, put out an open call for political comedians, pay lavishly, let a few come and say whatever they want to provide an illusion of free speech, then have a comedy festival and lock up anyone who says anything critical about a political figure. Speech chilled, vocal critics removed from circulation. It’s a win-win for them.