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British couple held for months by Taliban released from prison
- British couple Peter Reynolds, 80, and Barbie Reynolds, 76, were released from Taliban detention in Afghanistan on February 1, after nearly a year in prison including time in Kabul's maximum security facility.
- The pair, who spent 18 years residing in Afghanistan and managed an education-focused charity called Rebuild in Bamiyan province, were detained without any public explanation during Taliban rule starting in 2021.
- Family members called for their release citing mistreatment and undisclosed charges while UN experts warned their health was deteriorating, but the Taliban denied abuse and said they acted within the law.
- A spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that the British couple had breached local laws but were released after legal proceedings, with Qatar facilitating mediation that led to their transfer to Britain’s special envoy.
- The couple's release concludes a high-profile case reflecting broader Western concerns over Taliban governance and indicates Qatar's diplomatic role in mediating sensitive detentions under Taliban rule.
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A British couple held by the Taliban for nearly eight months have been released and arrived in Qatar, where they were reunited with their beloved daughter.
Elderly British couple released by Taliban after eight months in custody following negotiations
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An elderly British couple were released by the Taliban this week after eight months in captivity. Barbie Reynolds, 76, and husband Peter Reynolds, 80, arrived in Qatar on Friday following months of negotiations between Qatar, the Taliban and Britain. The couple had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, where they ran an education charity. Despite the ordeal, Barbie Reynolds said they would return to Afg…
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