SaralnamaBritish couple Peter (80) and Barbie Reynolds (76) returned to the UK on after 7.5 months in Taliban detention. They were arrested on in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province. The couple, who ran charity projects since 2009, were held in 10 prisons, including the notorious Pul-e-Charkhi. They faced court four times without charges. Qatar helped negotiate their release. The couple suffered health issues and felt powerless during captivity. They won't return to Afghanistan soon. The UK warns against travel to the country, citing risks of detention for British nationals. (Updated 22 Sep 2025, 21:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- British couple Peter (80) and Barbie Reynolds (76) returned to the UK on after 7.5 months in Taliban detention
- They were arrested on in Afghanistan's Bamiyan province
- The couple, who ran charity projects since 2009, were held in 10 prisons, including the notorious Pul-e-Charkhi