London, Sept 20, 2025 (AFP) - Elderly British couple returns to UK after Taliban release

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2025-09-20

An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, arrived on a flight from the Qatari capital Doha, where they had stayed overnight for medical checks following their release. The Qatari authorities played a key role in helping free the couple after mounting fears about their health. Barbie Reynolds wa......

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