Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple aged 79 and 75, have been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan, facing dire health issues. Their daughter, Sarah Entwistle, has raised alarms about their deteriorating conditions amidst delays in a court appearance. The couple has not been informed of the charges against them. While they await a decision, their health continues to decline sharply—Barbie suffering from malnutrition and Peter from tremors, with both lacking necessary medical care. Their detention raises serious human rights concerns and highlights challenges faced by foreign nationals in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Mum's health is rapidly deteriorating, and she is collapsing due to malnutrition. She and the other women are provided only one meal a day, while the men receive three.
Despite being told that the court appearance would result in a final decision, the couple spent four hours sitting on the floor, chained to other prisoners, before being returned to the prison.
Dad's health is also still declining, and he's experiencing tremors in his head and left arm. The family has previously said that, without access to the medication he needs, Peter's continued detention poses a serious risk to his life.
Entwistle said her mother had required support to climb the four flights of stairs to the room where the judge was located. There are still no charges against them, and no evidence of any crime.
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