Prostitution in Afghanistan
Overview of the legality and practice of prostitution in Afghanistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Prostitution is illegal in Afghanistan,[1] with punishments ranging from 5 to 15 years of imprisonment.[2] The country is deeply religious and one of the most conservative countries in the world, where sex outside marriage is not only against the law but could lead to serious consequences, even capital punishment.[3][4]
Despite the dangers, several NGOs have reported a rise in prostitution stemming from poverty.[5] APMG Health estimated there to be 12,500 prostitutes in the country in 2015.[6] In 2020 UNAIDS estimated there to be 11,000 prostitutes in Kabul, Herat, Mazar and Jalalabad based on a 2019 survey.[7] Prior to foreign troops withdrawing from the country, there have been reports of brothels and prostitution around US bases.[8]
A number of women from China, Iran, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Tajikistan have been trafficked for prostitution into Afghanistan.[9] Afghan women are also trafficked to Pakistan, Iran and India for sexual exploitation.[10] Child prostitution in the form of bacha bazi have also been reported in the country.[9]