Photos of cockfighting in Afghan capital show a bloody pastime thriving in the shadows
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — 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. This centuries-old blood sport, once a common winter pastime, now takes place year-round in the Afghan capital, driven not just by tradition…