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Roosters duel during a cockfighting match in Kabul. Cockfighting, known as “Murgh Janghi” In the Afghan Dari language, is a popular game among Afghans during the winter season. The heels and bills of the birds are sharpened before fights, which run around 4-6 rounds with each round lasting between 10 to 20 minutes with a gap of 5 minutes in between bouts. Some $2,000 to $4,000 can exchange hands among spectators placing bets during these fights. (Photo by Behrouz Mehri/AFP Photo)
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