Addressing
revulsion at the widespread sexual abuse of boys by powerful Afghan
commanders, President Ashraf Ghani pledged on Wednesday that his
government would do what it could to stamp out a practice that is
pervasive among many wealthy and prominent men in his country.
Mr.
Ghani was unambiguous in his condemnation of the practice, calling it
“unacceptable” and saying that pedophiles would be prosecuted no matter
who they were.