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.