A harrowing report by the Times of Israel highlights the overlooked epidemic of sexual abuse and exploitation of boys in Afghanistan.
While global attention focuses on the plight of girls, Afghan boys are increasingly victimized by “Bacha Bazi” and forced labor, often treated as adult providers rather than children in need of protection.
Monique Dietvorst writes that the Taliban’s ideological rule has failed to safeguard these vulnerable youths, instead creating an environment where such abuses thrive unchecked.
The report criticizes the international community and past military forces for dismissing these crimes as mere “cultural differences,” leaving countless victims without recourse or justice.
Analysts warn that ignoring the suffering of boys sends a dangerous message that some lives matter less than others.
The article urges the world to hold the Taliban accountable and demands immediate action to end the exploitation of Afghanistan’s future generation before the psychological damage becomes irreversible.
