Saudi comedian shrugs off threats after mocking IS

June 23, 2015 01:29

A prominent Saudi comedian who has mocked the Islamic State group and Islamists in the ultra-conservative kingdom has said he shall not be deterred after receiving online threats.

Nasser al-Qasabi, who appears in a new satirical television sitcom titled "Selfie" aired by the Saudi-owned MBC network, said in remarks published today that he has "the right to express an opinion".

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