Saudi Comedian Sentenced to 13-Year Prison Term

Saudi writer and producer Abdulaziz Almuzaini has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and a 13-year travel ban for promoting terrorism and homosexuality through his Netflix show and old tweets. His animated series 'Masameer County' faced backlash for addressing social issues in Saudi Arabia. Almuzaini faced pressure from Saudi authorities and had to close his company, Myrkott Animation Studio. The charges against him include promoting homosexuality and supporting terrorism, which are being appealed in the Saudi Supreme Court. This case highlights challenges faced by creatives in Saudi Arabia amidst social reforms and censorship concerns.