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British Pensioner’s Health Deteriorates in Taliban Custody

Peter Reynolds, 79, detained with his wife in Afghanistan, faces life-threatening conditions as family pleads for his release.

  • Peter and Barbie Reynolds, aged 79 and 75, were arrested on February 1 while traveling to their home in Bamyan province, Afghanistan.
  • Peter Reynolds is being held in a maximum-security prison at an undisclosed location, separated from his wife, Barbie.
  • His health has significantly worsened, with reports of a chest infection, double eye infection, and severe digestive issues due to poor nutrition.
  • The couple’s family has appealed to the Taliban for their release, citing the urgent need for medical treatment unavailable in custody.
  • The reason for their detention remains unclear, though their work on women’s training programs may have drawn scrutiny under the Taliban’s restrictive policies on women.
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