‘Bacha bazi’ on rise in Afghanistan as boys forced to ‘serve’ as sex slaves
February 27, 2025
In Afghanistan, ‘bacha bazi,’ the exploitation of young boys as dancers and sexual slaves, remains widespread, particularly in Pashtun tribal areas. Despite laws against it and previous bans by the Taliban, the practice persists, leaving boys subjected to severe abuse, and societal ostracism. The Taliban’s current rule sees minimal efforts to curb this deep-rooted issue.
