UK Family Appeals as Health of Detained British Man, 79, Deteriorates in Taliban Custody

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February 1 while traveling to their home in Bamyan province. Their daughter, Sarah Entwistle, has expressed grave concerns for her father's health, noting he suffers from a chest infection, double eye infection, and serious digestive issues due to poor nutrition. She described their separation as a 'shocking escalation' and made a desperate appeal to the Taliban for their release, emphasizing the need for medical attention. The couple has lived and worked in Afghanistan for decades, running training programs in schools, and their detention reportedly stems from the failure to coordinate their flight with local authorities. Taliban official Abdul Mateen Qani stated that considerations are being made for their release. The Reynolds family believes this case offers the Taliban a chance to demonstrate kindness to the international community.