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Fears elderly British couple could ‘die in custody’ in Afghanistan

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The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Children of elderly UK couple jailed by Taliban make urgent plea for release before they ‘die in custody’

UN experts demand that the Taliban immediately transfer Barbie and Peter Reynolds to a hospital

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2025

Children of elderly UK couple jailed by Taliban call for release before they ‘die in custody’

Barbie Reynolds, 76, and husband Peter, 80, have been held for five-and-a-half months without charge

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025

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British couple detained in Afghanistan to face Taliban court verdict

The Reynolds family say that their parents have faced harsh conditions and arbitrary detention for unspecified reasons.

Euronews · Apr 11, 2025

Elderly British couple ‘interrogated 29 times by Taliban’ since imprisonment

Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, 79 and 75, says they have ‘no idea’ why they have been in jail for two months

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2025

British couple imprisoned by Taliban faced 29 ‘interrogations’, daughter says

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were arrested as they travelled to their home in Bamyan province, in central Afghanistan, in February.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

The Taliban say case of detained British couple will be decided under Islamic law

It's the first time in more than a month that Taliban authorities have publicly commented on the case of Peter and Barbie Reynolds

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025

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Case of British couple imprisoned in Afghanistan 'will soon be resolved', says Taliban

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested in early February

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

Son of British couple detained by Taliban calls on US to help secure their release

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie Reynolds, 75, were arrested by Taliban officials in February

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2025

Briton held by Taliban with wife describes dire conditions in Kabul jail

Peter Reynolds, 79, detained with his wife, Barbie, since February, says prison is ‘nearest thing to hell I can imagine’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2025

US Woman Released By Taliban In Afghanistan

An American woman has been freed by the Taliban in Afghanistan after she, two Britons and their Afghan translator were detained earlier this year, Washington's former envoy to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, said Saturday.

International Business Times · Mar 29, 2025

Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed

Daughter says Barbie Reynolds, 75, is collapsing from malnutrition and that the health of Peter, 79, is also declining

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025

Britons held by Taliban to face court hearing despite charges remaining unclear

British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds have been separated in a Kabul prison ahead of court hearing without their Afghan interpreter

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

British couple held by Taliban due in court on unknown charges, family say

Peter Reynolds, 79, and wife, Barbie, 75, expected to appear in Kabul on Thursday after detention last month

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025

Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family

Peter Reynolds, who runs a business in Afghanistan, was held along with his wife last month and needs heart pills, says his daughter

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

Taliban says ‘misunderstanding’ led to arrest of British couple in Afghanistan

After an evaluation a Taliban spokesperson said Peter and Barbie Reynolds would be released as soon as possible

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Arrest of British couple in Afghanistan clear example of Taliban lawlessness, former ambassador warns

Taliban says it has arrested the couple for not co-ordinating with them

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

British couple detained in Afghanistan to be released ‘soon’ says Taliban

Peter and Barbie Reynolds have lived in country for 18 years running training programmes

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2025

Family of elderly British couple held by Taliban call for Foreign Office support

Daughter of Peter and Barbie Reynolds says government must do ‘everything in their power’ to secure their release

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2025

British couple in their 70s arrested by the Taliban in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds were detained in Bamiyan provice for ‘teaching mothers parenting with children’

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Children of UK couple arrested in Afghanistan appeal to Taliban for release

The Taliban has severely restricted women’s education and activities

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2025

Taliban arrest Brit couple in their 70s for ‘teaching parenting skills to mothers’ in Afghanistan

Peter and Barbie Reynolds’ texts to their family stopped three days after they were detained on February 1

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