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Death threats for Saudi satirist who fights Islamic State with humour

Sketch show recently shown on Saudi television lampoons holy warriors

Mon, Jun 22, 2015, 22:41
Satirist Nasser al-Qasabi. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

Satirist Nasser al-Qasabi. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

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Al-Qasabi says his show’s message, though presented in the form of
satire, is deadly serious. He says he has been unfazed by threats he
has received from the militants’ supporters since the broadcast.