Overview

• Peter Reynolds, 79, describes life in Pul-e-Charkhi prison as 'the nearest thing to hell,' with harsh conditions and limited food.
• The couple, detained by the Taliban in February, have not been formally charged despite multiple court appearances.
• Their detention is tied to alleged possession of books deemed 'against Islam,' though no specific evidence has been presented.
• The recent release of American detainee Faye Hall, facilitated by US diplomacy, has intensified calls for similar action for the Reynolds.
• The couple’s children continue to appeal to the UK and US governments, urging immediate action for their parents’ release.