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In Afghanistan, in the midst of war and endemic poverty, an ancient, illegal tradition, has re-emerged across the country: Many hundreds of boys, often as young as 11, are being lured off the streets on the promise of a new life, many unaware that their real fate is to be used for entertainment and sex.

These young boys are called Bacha Bareesh, or beardless boys, and the practice itself is called Bacha Bazi (play boy). Powerful men target boys, make them dress up as females, wear makeup, and dance in men’s parties. These young boys are often kidnapped; Most of them are from poor families, who work in the street, or they are the breadwinner of their families.

With remarkable access inside a sexual exploitation ring operating in Afghanistan, an Afghan journalist investigates this illegal practice, talking with the boys and their masters, and documenting how the Afghan authorities responsible for stopping these crimes are sometimes themselves complicit in the practice.

The world is going wild. Be grateful for every day you live and cherish what you have.

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