Saudi Arabia Threatens Prison Time for Satire ‘Disturbing Public Order’

Saudi Arabia warned it will punish those who produce or share satirical online content that disturbs public order, the latest sign that there will be no letup in its crackdown on dissent.

The Public Prosecution tweeted on Monday that committing an “informational crime” on social media that “affects public order, religious values and public morals” could result in a five-year prison term and a fine of 3 million riyals ($800,000).