Son of British couple held by Taliban 'ecstatic' as they return to UK
Summary
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who were held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly eight months, have been released and are returning to the UK. Their son, Jonathan, expressed joy and gratitude for their release, while the couple hopes to return to Afghanistan to continue their work. The Qatari government played a key role in negotiating their release.Key Facts
- Peter Reynolds, 80, and Barbie Reynolds, 76, were detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February.
- The couple has lived in Afghanistan for almost 20 years and ran a charitable training program.
- They were reunited with their daughter in Qatar and are set to fly to the UK.
- Their son, Jonathan, thanked those involved in their release and expressed his parents' wish to return to Afghanistan.
- Qatar mediated their release, with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praising Qatar's role.
- The Taliban claimed the couple broke Afghan laws, but specifics were not disclosed.
- The couple will undergo medical checks in Doha before continuing to London.
- The UK does not recognize the Taliban government and advises against traveling to Afghanistan.
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