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Coq fighting in Kabul

2008-05-01–2008-05-03

Coq fighting is one of Afghanistans national "sports", forbidden by the Talibans, it is now practised in Kabuls parks again. The coqs are extremely expensive and often costs around 1000 USD. When not fighting they are treated better than most afghans treat their children. During one weekend of coq fighting the best coq can bring in as much as 400 USD to its owner. Often the fights go on until one coq is killed.

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Coq fighting in Kabul

  2008-05-01–2008-05-03   Show story info

Photo by Anders Hansson

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