Elderly British Couple's Lives at Risk in Taliban Custody, UN and Family Sound Alarm

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, an elderly British couple, have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly six months without charge.

Their family and UN human rights experts warn that their health is rapidly deteriorating and they could die in custody if not released soon. The couple, who had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years and ran educational programs, have reportedly been held in harsh conditions, with claims of being chained and denied adequate medical care. The Taliban deny mistreatment and say the couple is now receiving medical attention, but efforts to secure their release remain incomplete.

International pressure is mounting for their immediate release to prevent further harm.