An American woman detained by the Taliban alongside a British couple has told the BBC they are 'literally dying' in prison and that 'time is running out'. Faye Hall was arrested with Peter, 80, and Barbie Reynolds, 76, on February 1. While Ms. Hall was released after two months, the Reynolds remain in prison and still do not know why they are being held. The Foreign Office (FCDO) confirmed they are supporting the family of the couple.
In her first interview since being freed, Hall expressed her deep concern for the couple's health, noting that Barbie has lost significant weight and Peter is suffering from worsening health conditions. Hall, who cried during her interview, emphasized the dire conditions they faced, including cramped cells in a maximum security facility and uncertainty about their future.
The Reynolds had lived in Afghanistan for almost two decades, running a charity funded by the Taliban after they took power in 2021. Their son has voiced fears for their lives, as the UN labeled their detention 'inhumane'. Hall believes the plight of the couple demands immediate attention from the US and UK governments for their swift release.
In her first interview since being freed, Hall expressed her deep concern for the couple's health, noting that Barbie has lost significant weight and Peter is suffering from worsening health conditions. Hall, who cried during her interview, emphasized the dire conditions they faced, including cramped cells in a maximum security facility and uncertainty about their future.
The Reynolds had lived in Afghanistan for almost two decades, running a charity funded by the Taliban after they took power in 2021. Their son has voiced fears for their lives, as the UN labeled their detention 'inhumane'. Hall believes the plight of the couple demands immediate attention from the US and UK governments for their swift release.
