"A British couple who had been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February have been released and flown to Doha following Qatari mediation, an official with knowledge of the matter has said. Peter and Barbie Reynolds, aged 80 and 75, had been detained by the Taliban without charges in Afghanistan, where they lived, since February."
"The couple were freed after Qatari mediation, an official said. More details soon"
Peter and Barbie Reynolds are British citizens aged 80 and 75 who had been detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since February while living there. The couple were held without charges throughout their detention. Qatari mediation secured their release and their travel to Doha. An official with knowledge of the matter confirmed the release. Authorities or mediators did not provide further details at the time of confirmation. Their advanced ages drew attention to the case. Additional information about the circumstances of the detention and release is expected to be provided later.
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