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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

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A boy is seen dancing in the mountains of Afghanistan

In the dimly lit rooms of Afghanistan‘s private gatherings, young boys adorned in makeup and brightly coloured women’s clothing are forced to dance for the amusement of powerful men. Read More

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