BACHA BAZI : Why Afghan Boys Need A Better Place To Live

Imagine a 10-year-old boy dancing for hours in a girl’s costume (sometimes even nude) and wearing makeup among a group of men at late-night gatherings. This disturbing scenario culminates in a constant sexual relationship involving 10 to 15 men and the boy. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident — it’s the reality faced by thousands of young boys aged 9 to 16 in Afghanistan. They are exploited for sexual purposes by powerful men, perpetuating the shameful practice known as ‘Bacha Bazi,’ which has plagued Afghanistan for centuries.

Yes, Bacha Bazi is an extremely troubling and harmful practice that exploits many vulnerable children in Afghanistan on a daily basis. These underage boys are forced to dress like females and dance in front of men, who are often under the influence of drugs — opium and hash. Subsequently, the boys are raped and treated as slaves.

Despite homosexual relations being considered ‘Haram’ in Islam, this practice persists in Afghanistan. Young boys are openly kept as sex slaves, dancing provocatively while wearing fake breasts. They serve as mistresses to wealthy individuals until they reach the age of 20.

Not only in Afghanistan but also in different parts of Pakistan, this practice of Bacha Bazi is very common. In other words, it is known as Londa Bazi (where ‘Londa’ refers to a young and beautiful boy). In Khairpur (Sindh), it’s common to see a man sitting with his Bacha (boy) in roadside hotels. People avoid even glancing at them. Although it is not legal in Pakistan, who cares about the law in this country?…..

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