British couple detained by Taliban describes dire prison conditions

Peter Reynolds, a 79-year-old British man, has been held captive by the Taliban for over nine weeks in the notorious Pul-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul, where he describes the conditions as 'the nearest thing to hell.' Alongside his wife, Barbie, who is imprisoned in the women's section, Reynolds has endured severe limitations, including receiving only one meal a day and being chained to violent criminals. He reported an alarming atmosphere in the prison, detailing instances of abuse by guards and the presence of dangerous inmates, including a man who has committed multiple homicides. Despite the dire circumstances, Reynolds expressed gratitude for the medical care he received from a lawyer associated with the European Union after running out of necessary heart medication. The couple was arrested in February while returning to Bamiyan Province after 18 years of humanitarian work in Afghanistan, with no charges formally issued against them. Their family has called for intervention from U.S. authorities, appealing directly to former President Trump for assistance in securing their release.