A Saudi writer and producer, Abdul Aziz al-Muzaini, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and faces a 13-year travel ban for his Netflix show and old tweets that allegedly promoted terrorism and homosexuality, sparking controversy and international scrutiny. Al-Muzaini revealed this in a now-deleted video directed at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, criticizing his prosecution by a committee linked to the Saudi audiovisual commission. The charges stemmed from his animated series "Masameer," which mocks groups like ISIS, and his social media posts dating back to 2010. The case highlights Saudi Arabia's strict control over entertainment and dissent, amidst recent efforts to improve its global image through cultural reforms.
As reported by Middle East Eye, Abdul Aziz al-Muzaini, a Saudi writer and producer, has revealed that he was sentenced to 13 years in prison and a 13-year travel restriction by a Saudi court two years ago on grounds of encouraging terrorism and homos...
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