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In August 2023, a shocking video surfaced showing Taliban Deputy Chief Maulvi Ahmad engaging in a homosexual act with a young boy caught on camera. Such footage sparked global outrage, primarily because these acts starkly violate the Islamic laws governing these nations, where homosexuality is punishable by death. This incident exposes the deeper, institutionalized issues that transcend legal prohibitions.
Historical Roots of Child Exploitation
This heinous practice is not a recent phenomenon. Historical records reveal that child exploitation in Afghanistan and Pakistan dates back over a millennium, with roots tracing back to the 13th century Khurasan region—corresponding to parts of modern Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia.