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

Master of Ceremonies
A ringmaster shields his eyes from the sun between matches. In his hand is a 500 Afghani note (about $11.50), a generous tip from an owner whose dog just won.

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