While the Taliban's foreign minister claims they are receiving medical care, the UN has categorized their conditions as "inhumane." Jonathan describes the agonizing wait for their release as "harrowing," emphasizing the dire conditions in which they are held and the lack of communication regarding their release efforts. The couple, who dedicated 18 years to education projects in Afghanistan, are now facing potential tragedy behind bars unless urgent action is taken to secure their freedom and health care.
The couple married in Kabul in 1970, having celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in prison. As their conditions worsen, both the UN and UK authorities are under pressure to intervene and advocate for their immediate release, as fears grow for their safety amidst a humanitarian crisis in an isolated prison environment.
British Couple Detained by Taliban Faces Deteriorating Health, Son Fears Deadly Consequences
A British couple imprisoned by the Taliban is experiencing serious health issues, raising concerns about their survival, according to their son.
The son of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, the British couple held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, expressed deep fears for their lives as their health deteriorates in prison. Peter, 80, and Barbie, 76, were arrested in Bamiyan province, but the reasons for their detention remain unclear. Jonathan Reynolds revealed that his father's health is rapidly declining, with alarming symptoms and severe malnutrition impacting both parents.
While the Taliban's foreign minister claims they are receiving medical care, the UN has categorized their conditions as "inhumane." Jonathan describes the agonizing wait for their release as "harrowing," emphasizing the dire conditions in which they are held and the lack of communication regarding their release efforts. The couple, who dedicated 18 years to education projects in Afghanistan, are now facing potential tragedy behind bars unless urgent action is taken to secure their freedom and health care.
The couple married in Kabul in 1970, having celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in prison. As their conditions worsen, both the UN and UK authorities are under pressure to intervene and advocate for their immediate release, as fears grow for their safety amidst a humanitarian crisis in an isolated prison environment.
The couple married in Kabul in 1970, having celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in prison. As their conditions worsen, both the UN and UK authorities are under pressure to intervene and advocate for their immediate release, as fears grow for their safety amidst a humanitarian crisis in an isolated prison environment.
British Couple Detained by Taliban Faces Deteriorating Health, Son Fears Deadly Consequences
A British couple imprisoned by the Taliban is experiencing serious health issues, raising concerns about their survival, according to their son.
The son of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, the British couple held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February, expressed deep fears for their lives as their health deteriorates in prison. Peter, 80, and Barbie, 76, were arrested in Bamiyan province, but the reasons for their detention remain unclear. Jonathan Reynolds revealed that his father's health is rapidly declining, with alarming symptoms and severe malnutrition impacting both parents.
While the Taliban's foreign minister claims they are receiving medical care, the UN has categorized their conditions as "inhumane." Jonathan describes the agonizing wait for their release as "harrowing," emphasizing the dire conditions in which they are held and the lack of communication regarding their release efforts. The couple, who dedicated 18 years to education projects in Afghanistan, are now facing potential tragedy behind bars unless urgent action is taken to secure their freedom and health care.
The couple married in Kabul in 1970, having celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in prison. As their conditions worsen, both the UN and UK authorities are under pressure to intervene and advocate for their immediate release, as fears grow for their safety amidst a humanitarian crisis in an isolated prison environment.
