Bacha Bazi: Unraveling Debate between Crime Against Humanity and Regional Tradition

Maria Gevorgyan and Armen Matevosyan

European Journal of Law and Political Science, 2023, vol. 2, issue 6, 38-43

Abstract: This study analyzes the Bacha Bazi phenomenon in Afghanistan through the lens of international law, exploring its potential classification as a crime against humanity. It examines the physical, psychological, and sexual harm inflicted on underage boys and highlights the Taliban’s involvement. It assesses the harm inflicted on underage boys and the Taliban’s involvement while also reviewing Afghanistan’s revised penal code and its implementation challenges. The study suggests utilizing the Responsibility to Protect framework to address the issue, emphasizing collective action and cooperation between Afghanistan and the international community to combat Bacha Bazi and protect children’s rights.

Keywords: Afghanistan; Bacha Bazi; R2P (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.24018/ejpolitics.2023.2.6.111

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