Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention
Summary
A British couple, Peter and Barbara Reynolds, were released by Afghanistan's Taliban government after being detained for nearly eight months. International negotiations involving Qatar helped secure their release, and they were handed over to the UK's special representative. The couple was arrested in February for unclear reasons and are now headed to Doha, Qatar.Key Facts
- The Taliban released Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbara, 76, after detaining them for almost eight months.
- The couple was handed over to Richard Lindsay, the UK's special representative, following negotiations led by Qatar.
- They were arrested for unknown reasons in February, according to a Taliban spokesperson.
- UK officials welcomed the couple's release and thanked Qatar for its role in negotiations.
- United Nations human rights experts had previously urged the Taliban to release the couple due to health concerns.
- The couple has lived in Afghanistan for almost 20 years and became Afghan citizens.
- Despite advice from British officials, they stayed in Afghanistan after the Taliban took control in 2021.
- Their release happened after a visit by a U.S. envoy to discuss a possible prisoner exchange.
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