Dog Fighting in Afghanistan

The Other Fighting Season<br />In Afghanistan, dog fighting in the winter months has made a comeback since the Taliban’s ouster. <br />Photographs by Lorenzo Tugnoli
Lorenzo Tugnoli

Come One, Come All
Several thousand men and boys gather beneath the craggy slopes at this arena on the outskirts of Kabul every Friday in the winter for the free entertainment. Fights are also held at another public venue in the Afghan capital, and at times in private.

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