The child of an older British couple who have been detained
Afghanistan
For unspecified reasons, she expressed concern that her parents might pass away in prison due to their declining health.
Peter, aged 79, and Barbie Reynolds, who is 75 years old, were taken into custody upon returning to their residence in Bamiyan province on February 1 for reasons that have not yet been disclosed.
Although they were not formally accused of any offenses, it is thought that the
Taliban
showed interest in the pair as they conducted a class instructing women about parenting techniques since the extremist organization imposes strict limitations on female education.
Nearly two months since their arrest, Sarah Entwistle, the family’s oldest daughter, stated that her father’s health was deteriorating and her mother was collapsing because of malnutrition.
As Peter became estranged from his spouse and was transferred to a high-security facility controlled by the Taliban, he began experiencing a chest infection, a dual-eye ailment, and serious gastrointestinal problems, according to Entwistle’s statement to the Times. The report also noted that without prompt medical intervention, his condition could be fatal.
She stated: “He’s having shakes in his head and left arm.”
Sarah informed the press that her family felt extremely exasperated because her parents were still being detained by the Taliban despite repeated assurances from them that Peter and Barbie would soon be freed due to some confusion.
“The guards mentioned that another judge will now take over this case, and we still hold out hope that they will get a just hearing in the upcoming week,” Entwistle stated.
This occurred just days after the pair was reportedly taken to court unexpectedly along with their interpreter, who has since been detained as a ‘suspect.’
In a concerning update relayed to the Mail, Sarah Entwistle, the Reynolds’ daughter from Daventry, Northamptonshire, mentioned that Mrs. Reynolds had phoned her using a public telephone to share the ‘upsetting’ information about their impending appearance in court on Thursday.
Mrs. Entwistle stated, “No charges have been brought against them, and they have not been notified.”
The cause of the court appearance is still not evident.
Alarmed, the interpreter assisting the couple—who has been looking after Mr. Reynolds during his medical issues—is now being held as a “suspect” without having been informed of the accusations against them, she mentioned.
‘He will no longer be allowed to translate for them, and is also due to be produced in court, together with them, tomorrow.
‘Mother is clearly very worried that without a capable interpreter, their case might not be portrayed accurately or justly and they won’t be able to fully understand or participate in the legal process, which would severely violate their rights.’
Mrs. Entwistle mentioned that the Reynolds chose not to abandon Afghanistan when the Taliban suddenly took control in August 2021, asserting they couldn’t depart while Afghans faced their moment of crisis.
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds got married in Kabul back in 1970, having met each other while studying at Bath University.
They possess both British and Afghan citizenship and have resided in the nation for 18 years.
They operate five educational institutions in Kabul, including a program for training mothers and children that is said to have been endorsed by the Taliban.
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