Son of British couple detained by Taliban call on US to help secure their release
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How son of British couple detained by Taliban is helping them be freed
- Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple, have been detained in Afghanistan by the Taliban since February.
- Their son, Jonathan Reynolds, is appealing to US officials to assist in securing their release, following the US-facilitated release of an American citizen held with them.
- The couple, who run an educational organization in Afghanistan, were reportedly detained due to a "misunderstanding" about their passports.
- Despite no formal charges and assurances of their innocence, they remain in custody, with Peter Reynolds reportedly suffering from injuries sustained during his detainment.
- The family has made repeated appeals for their release, including a plea for compassion during Ramadan, but their situation remains unresolved.