Powerful warlords, commanders, politicians and other members of the elite often keep "bachas" as a symbol of authority and affluence. The ancient custom of "bacha bazi" -- the sexual exploitation of ...

AMES, Iowa — A New York-based investigative reporter whose work revealed the Afghani practice of bacha posh — raising girls as boys — will speak at Iowa State University. Jenny Nordberg will present ...

Afghanistan is set to lay out stringent penalties for "bacha bazi" -– sexual slavery and abuse of boys –- for the first time, officials say, in a landmark move against the deeply entrenched practice.

Top commander says he expects any reports of sexual abuse to be reported to chain of command regardless of perpetrator’s identity.

Chairman of the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP), Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao, has urged the Afghan government to ensure that its territory is not used for terrorist activities against Pakistan, warning that this ...

HIGHLIGHTS Prosecuting the "masters" is very difficult Under the Taliban, were children safer? Should the international community shoulder some blame? What's needed to eradicate bacha bazi “Where ...