The Bacha Bazi

The horrifying rise of 'Bacha Bazi': How young Afghan boys from poor families are sold onto warlords, dressed up in skirts and make-up then forced to dance for groups of powerful men - before being sexually abused

Bacha Bazi: Afghanistan’s Dark Tradition of Exploiting Boys Afghanistan’s Dark Tradition of Exploiting Boys : Bacha Bazi is a shocking and dark tradition in Afghanistan where young boys are exploited for entertainment and abuse. Forced to dance, dressed like girls, and often sexually abused, many of these boys come from poor or broken families. Despite being illegal, weak enforcement, corruption, and societal pressures allow this practice to continue. This video sheds light on the abuse, trauma,