British Couple Detained in Afghanistan's Pul-e-Charkhi Prison

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple with UK-Afghan citizenship, have been detained in Kabul's Pul-e-Charkhi prison since February, facing harsh conditions with no formal charges disclosed. The couple, who have lived in Afghanistan for 18 years and run educational projects, were arrested following a flight to Bamiyan, allegedly due to lacking proper landing permissions. They describe their imprisonment as 'hellish', being chained to violent offenders and suffering from deteriorating health. Officials have cited the confiscation of 59 books deemed 'against Islam' from their home as a reason for their detention. Their American friend Faye Hall was also detained but released after diplomatic interventions. The couple has appealed to the UK government for assistance, emphasizing the brutality of their captivity.