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Taliban Free British Couple Held Since February After Qatar Mediation

Qatar arranged their transfer to Doha for medical evaluation before a planned return to the UK.

Overview

  • Peter and Barbie Reynolds left Afghanistan on Friday following their release, according to officials.
  • A Qatari spokesperson said they will travel to Doha for medical checks before returning to Britain.
  • The couple had been detained since February with no publicly disclosed charges after their case was sent to Taliban courts.
  • The release followed a visit to Kabul by UK special envoy Richard Lindsay alongside a Qatari delegation.
  • Taliban officials denied abuse allegations and urged that the case not be politicized, as UN experts had earlier warned of worsening health.