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An Afghan man cools his rooster by sprinkling water on it to prepare for battle at a cockfighting venue in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, May 30, 2025.

This centuries-old blood sport, once a common winter pastime, now takes place year-round in the Afghan capital, driven not just by tradition but by poverty, unemployment and desperation.

When a cockfight begins in Kabul, the noise is immediate. Roars of “Hit!” and “Kill!” erupt among spectators as two birds lunge at each other, feathers and blood flying. The Taliban has outlawed ...

Afghan men argue after a bloody cockfight at a cockfighting venue in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday, May 30, 2025.