Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Detained British Couple in Afghanistan Receives Medical Care
An elderly British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years, are currently detained by the Taliban.
They are now getting medical help, as requested by the UN.
Peter needs heart medicine and has other health issues, while Barbie is anemic.
They were arrested in February, and their health was rapidly declining, according to UN experts.
The Taliban is working to release them, but the process isn't finished yet.
The couple was running education programs and also had Afghan passports.
An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan are receiving medical care.
The couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, have been detained since February.
UN experts warned of the couple's declining health and risk of death.
The couple's health issues include Peter's need for heart medication and Barbie's anemia.
The Taliban government is working to secure their release but the process is ongoing.
- Who
- Peter and Barbie Reynolds, the Taliban, and UN experts.
- What
- An elderly British couple detained in Afghanistan are receiving medical care.
- When
- Since February. The recent developments were reported on Wednesday.
- Where
- Afghanistan
- Why
- The reasons for their arrest are unknown, but the Taliban has stated they are working on their release.
UN Experts' View
Taliban's View
Health and Well-being
UN Experts' View
Expresses concern and warns about the deteriorating health of the detainees.
Taliban's View
The Taliban maintains that the detainees' human rights are being respected.
Release of Detainees
UN Experts' View
Focuses on the need to secure the release of the detainees as soon as possible.
Taliban's View
States that efforts are underway to secure their release, but the process is not complete.
- Detainees
- Peter and Barbie Reynolds
- Nationality
- British
- Detention Start
- February
- Health Issues
- Peter: Heart condition, eye infections, tremors. Barbie: Anemia, foot numbness.
- Involvement
- Education programs