Summary
An American woman detained by the Taliban alongside British nationals Peter and Barbie Reynolds reported that the couple is in poor health while in Taliban custody. The Reynolds, who lived in Afghanistan for 18 years and are being held without clear charges, require urgent medical care. Their situation has drawn attention from both the U.S. and UK governments, who are being urged to act for their release.
Key Facts
- Peter and Barbie Reynolds are a British couple detained by the Taliban since February 2023.
- Faye Hall, an American woman, was detained with them but released after two months.
- The couple had Afghan citizenship and ran a charity in the country.
- Faye Hall highlighted the couple's poor health, with Barbie losing weight and Peter needing daily medication.
- The UN has expressed concern over the couple's degrading conditions and lack of medical care.
- The UK Foreign Office is supporting the Reynolds' family but emphasizes travel to Afghanistan is not advised.
- The U.S. and UK governments are encouraged to work together for the couple's release.
- Taliban authorities claim the Reynolds are in contact with their families and have access to required treatment.
