The participation of big name funnymen, including Dave Chappelle, Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart, provoked criticism from fellow comedians and human rights groups.

Comedians from Dave Chappelle to Pete Davidson are facing criticism for their upcoming performances at a Saudi comedy festival amid the host country's alleged human rights abuses.

Marc Maron and Human Rights Watch slam Riyadh Comedy Festival as Bill Burr, Kevin Hart and more are set to perform in Saudi Arabia.

The state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival will feature Dave Chappelle, Pete Davidson and other top acts. Human Rights Watch says the event aims to obscure the country’s abuses.

As Saudi Arabia's star-studded debut comedy festival prepares to kick off this weekend, Marc Maron is one of several comedians to call out the event.