Multiple outlets report allegations that the Taliban and its commanders are linked to child sexual abuse associated with “bacha bazi,” a practice described as involving exploitation of boys. The reporting says the term refers to abuse of boys for sexual purposes, framed as “sex slavery,” and presented as a longstanding practice in parts of Afghanistan. One article claims that while the Taliban has taken steps that it describes as decriminalizing or permitting aspects of marriage involving girls, commanders are still accused of carrying out abuse of boys through bacha bazi. The articles describe a pattern in which boys are allegedly used and exploited by powerful figures and within informal systems tied to armed or elite circles. The sources characterize bacha bazi as continuing despite broader legal or policy changes attributed to the Taliban. Overall, the coverage focuses on accusations of ongoing child sexual exploitation, with particular emphasis on allegations that Taliban-affiliated individuals may be involved in abuses of boys, even as other reforms are cited.