Season 1 · Episode 8236
Taliban suspends chess in Afghanistan over gambling concerns
Taliban suspends chess in Afghanistan, cites religious concerns over gambling
Daily SumUp · Daily SumUp
May 11, 20251m 19s
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Show Notes
The Taliban government has suspended the game of chess across Afghanistan, citing its potential association with gambling, prohibited under the country’s morality laws. The decision, announced by a sports official on Sunday, reflects the administration's ongoing enforcement of its austere interpretation of Islamic law since seizing power in 2021.
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