**Summary: Concerns for Health of British Couple Detained by Taliban**
The daughter of a British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan, has raised alarms about their declining health following delays in their court appearance.
### Who Are the Detainees?
– **Peter Reynolds (79)** and **Barbie Reynolds (75)**, a British couple running a training business in Afghanistan for 18 years, were arrested last month while traveling to their home in Bamiyan province.
### What Happened?
– The couple was detained on **February 1** along with their interpreter and a friend. They have not been informed of any charges against them.
### Health Concerns
– **Barbie’s Health**:
– Rapidly deteriorating due to malnutrition.
– Only provided one meal a day, unlike male prisoners who receive three.
– **Peter’s Health**:
– Experiencing tremors in his head and left arm.
– His continued detention without necessary medication poses a serious risk to his life.
### Court Appearance Delays
– The couple was taken to court separately but did not see each other before their case was postponed.
– They spent four hours chained to other prisoners, only to be informed last minute that they would not see the judge.
– A different judge is now handling their case, and the family hopes for a fair hearing soon.
### Background of Their Work
– The Reynolds have been involved in educational training for mothers and children in Bamiyan, despite the Taliban’s restrictions on women’s work and education beyond primary school. Their projects had local authority approval.
### Conclusion
The family is devastated by the ongoing delays and lack of communication from the Taliban, who have claimed the situation is due to misunderstandings. Will the Reynolds receive the justice they deserve soon?
### FAQs:
**Q: What charges have been brought against Peter and Barbie Reynolds?**
A: As of now, no charges have been communicated to them, and no evidence of any crime has been presented.
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