dressed in brightly coloured women's clothing and sent before groups of powerful men to dance and entertain. They are victims of Bacha Bazi, an ancient practice that often turns them into sex ...

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 ...

In Afghanistan, a disturbing practice known as "bacha bazi" continues to plague society as young boys, often pre-pubescent, are forced to dance for affluent Afghan men who subsequently sexually ...