The three Afghans arrested in Kabul for playing the Chess Olympics: "We feel insecurity and fear, our situation is unsustainable"

The EU, the Spanish Government and the FIDE are taking supportive action to seek the release of the three chess players detained a week ago with a moderate optimism

Published on RocksNews: 6 Oct 2026, 15:25 UTC
Updated: 6 Oct 2026, 15:32 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Spanish)

The three Afghans arrested in Kabul for playing the Chess Olympics: "We feel insecurity and fear, our situation is unsustainable" — Image credit: Z. A. (EL PAÍS)

The EU, the Spanish Government and the FIDE are taking supportive action to seek the release of the three chess players detained a week ago with a moderate optimism