British couple held in Afghanistan call their release by Taliban ‘a mystery’
British couple feared execution during Taliban detention
- Britons Peter and Barbie Reynolds have spoken out after being held by the Taliban in Afghanistan for over seven months without charge.
- The couple, aged 80 and 76, were arrested on 1 February and endured a bewildering detention across 10 different prisons, including solitary confinement, never being told why they were held.
- They described suffering significant health issues and fearing execution, with Mr Reynolds recalling being chained with murderers and rapists.
- Despite their release, the couple said it remains a "mystery" why they were detained and subsequently freed.
- The Reynolds lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, running education programmes, but have confirmed they will likely never return and have left behind their home and possessions.