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British Couple Released by Taliban After 8-Month Detention

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British Couple Released by Taliban After 8-Month DetentionSaralnama

Peter Reynolds (80) and Barbie Reynolds (76), a British couple, were freed by the Taliban. They were held in Afghanistan for nearly 8 months. The couple lived in Afghanistan for almost 20 years. They ran a charity program approved by local Taliban officials. Their son Jonathan is happy about their release. The couple will fly to the UK. They hope to return to Afghanistan. Qatar helped in their release. The UK government does not recognize the Taliban and advises against travel to Afghanistan. (Updated 20 Sep 2025, 12:01 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Peter Reynolds (80) and Barbie Reynolds (76), a British couple, were freed by the Taliban
  • They were held in Afghanistan for nearly 8 months
  • The couple lived in Afghanistan for almost 20 years