Date: February 21st, 2026 1:06 PM
Author: sealclubber
How The U.S. Military Ignored Child Sexual Abuse In ...
NPR
https://www.npr.org › 2018/01/24 › how-the-u-s-milita...
Jan 24, 2018 — The report lists 5,753 cases of what it describes as gross human rights abuses by Afghan forces. Many of those abuses involve the routine ...Read more
U.S. Soldiers Told to Disregard Afghan Sexual Abuse of Boys
Based on investigations, reports, and testimonies from U.S. military personnel, American troops deployed to Afghanistan were briefed on, or became aware of, the widespread practice of bacha bazi ("boy play") among Afghan security forces and local allies.
Army War College
Army War College
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Key Aspects of the Briefing and Knowledge:
Cultural Awareness vs. Human Rights: Cultural-awareness training for U.S. personnel often identified the sexual abuse of boys as a "culturally accepted practice" in certain parts of Afghanistan, leading to a "look the other way" approach.
"Bacha Bazi" Prevalence: Troops learned that powerful, U.S.-backed Afghan local figures and police commanders often kept young boys for sexual and social entertainment.
Policy of Non-Intervention: According to a New York Times investigation and a Special Inspector General for Afghan Reconstruction (SIGAR) report, U.S. soldiers were sometimes told to ignore these abuses to maintain good relations with Afghan partners.
Consequences of Intervention: In some cases, U.S. soldiers or Marines who tried to intervene to stop the sexual abuse of children by Afghan allies were disciplined or told to "drive on".
"Look the Other Way" Policy: The policy was designed to keep Afghan security forces, which were crucial for anti-Taliban efforts, in good standing. This resulted in situations where the U.S. was essentially arming and training individuals suspected of being pedophiles.
Official Response:
While some reports indicated a "look the other way" approach, the Pentagon has previously denied having a formal policy that encouraged turning a blind eye to the sexual abuse of children. However,, reports confirmed that there was no specific training for U.S. troops on how to report such abuse by Afghan forces. The issue gained increased attention following incidents where Afghan allies turned their weapons on U.S. soldiers, sometimes after American troops intervened in such abuses.
Time Magazine
https://time.com › U.S. › Military
Sep 20, 2015 — US soldiers were instructed to ignore the sexual abuse of boys by Afghan allies, even when it occurred on military bases, according to a report in the New York ...Read more
Pentagon denies troops told to ignore Afghan sexual abuse
The Hill
https://thehill.com › policy › defense › overnights › 25...
Sep 21, 2015 — A report claimed service members were ordered to ignore abuse of young boys.
Military Overlooked Sexual Abuse by Afghan Allies, ...
https://www.pbs.org › Home › Articles › World
Sep 21, 2015 — The practice in Afghanistan of bacha bazi, a term that literally translates to mean “boy play,” is taking a toll on the conscience of American soldiers.Read more
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DoD IG: US troops were told to ignore child sex abuse by ...
Army Times
https://www.armytimes.com › your-army › 2017/11/17
Nov 17, 2017 — American troops were told to ignore the rape and abuse of children by Afghan security forces they were partnered with, according to a report released Thursday.Read more
Afghan Pedophiles Get Free Pass From U.S. Military, ...
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com › World › Asia Pacific
Jan 23, 2018 — An investigation into child sexual abuse by the Afghan security forces and the supposed indifference of the American military to the problem.Read more
Afghan Pedophiles Get Free Pass From U.S. Military, ...
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