Bacha Bazi: Boys dressed as girls, forced to dance, and abused in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan
The brutal tradition of Bacha Bazi, the sexual exploitation of young boys, continues in Afghanistan despite official bans. Military commanders secretly practice it, highlighting Taliban rule’s loopholes. A US report confirms Afghan security forces’ involvement, while similar abuse occurs in Pakistan. Victims face lifelong trauma, often turning to drugs. The West failed to curb this atrocity, leaving behind a legacy of suffering in both nations.
The brutal tradition of Bacha Bazi, the sexual exploitation of young boys, continues in Afghanistan despite official bans. Military commanders secretly practice it, highlighting Taliban rule’s loopholes. A US report confirms Afghan security forces’ involvement, while similar abuse occurs in Pakistan. Victims face lifelong trauma, often turning to drugs. The West failed to curb this atrocity, leaving behind a legacy of suffering in both nations.
