Elderly British Couple Faces Death in Taliban Custody Amid Global Outcry

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple in their 70s and 80s, have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for over five months without charge.

Their family and UN human rights experts warn that their health is rapidly deteriorating and they could die in custody if not released soon. The couple, who had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years and ran educational programs, have reportedly been held in harsh conditions, sometimes chained and separated. Despite international appeals and UN intervention, the Taliban say efforts to release them are ongoing but not yet complete.

The situation has sparked urgent calls from their family, human rights groups, and the UN for their immediate release and medical care.