Taliban Releases American Faye Hall Amid Ongoing Detention of British Couple

Faye Hall, an American woman detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, has been released as part of a negotiation involving the lifting of bounties on Taliban leaders by the U.S. Her release has raised concerns for the British couple she was held with, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who remain in custody. Hall was reportedly dragged away from the couple during her release, which was facilitated by Qatari officials and involved high-level discussions with U.S. diplomats. The Reynolds have been involved in educational projects in Afghanistan for nearly 20 years, and their daughter has urged the British government to intervene on their behalf. While Hall is now safe and in good health, the fate of the Reynolds remains uncertain, with fears growing for their well-being as they continue to be held by the Taliban. Taliban officials have indicated they are considering the couple's release but have not provided a timeline.