A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, detained in Afghanistan for over seven months, have been released. Qatar mediated their release, with the Taliban stating the couple violated Afghan law, though specifics remain undisclosed. The release follows a recent prisoner exchange agreement between the Taliban and the U.S., amid ongoing efforts to normalize international relations and despite continued Western hesitations over providing aid due to the Taliban's human rights record. The Reynolds' family expressed immense relief.

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