Zambian Prostitutes On Reality TV

A new Zambian TV reality show promises a chance at marriage for women looking to escape the sex industry.

Nigerian women in ‘Mali slave camps’

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Officials in Nigeria say that criminal networks are forcing thousands of girls and women there into prostitution in another West African country, Mali. And Nigeria accuses the government in Mali of failing to act against the traffickers. The BBC’s Martin Vogl is in Bamako, the capital of Mali. Download MP3

Europe ‘largest brothel’

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The Spanish economy is at a stand-still and unemployment remains at 20 percent. Meanwhile there has been a rise in prostitution. Brothels seem to be doing pretty good business, especially a new one along the French border. It’s called Paradise and it claims to be the largest in Europe. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from La Jonquera, Spain. Download MP3

Dancing boys of Afghanistan

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Ghaith Abdul-Ahad writes for The Guardian newspaper in London. His latest story is about Afghanistan’s “dancing boys” or “bacha bazi.” These boys are mostly between the ages of 14-18, and are hired to dance at private parties. It was an ancient tradition banned by the Taliban. But now it’s back. Older men in northern Afghanistan are hiring out young male dancers to entertain them, and to have sex with them. (Photo: Ghaith Abdul-Ahad) Download MP3

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