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Couple who survived Taliban jail not ruling out return to Afghanistan

Elderly couple who nearly died in Taliban prison have not ruled out returning to Afghanistan
  • British couple Barbie and Peter Reynolds, who were detained by the Taliban for almost eight months, appeared on Good Morning Britain.
  • They discussed their time in captivity, revealing that being kept away from each other was the "hardest thing" they experienced.
  • The couple, who had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, have not ruled out returning, with Peter stating they are taking things "one hour at a time".
  • They are due to fly to the US for their granddaughter’s wedding, who had reserved spaces for them even during their imprisonment.
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