A British-Afghan elderly couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, were released from seven months of detention under the Taliban regime and are returning to the UK on Saturday. Their release followed high-level negotiations between the UK and the Taliban, mediated by Qatar. The family expressed gratitude for the diplomatic efforts, highlighting the importance of international cooperation. Qatar emphasized its continued commitment to mediation and diplomacy in resolving conflicts. While the Taliban cited broken Afghan laws, the specific reasons for the detention remain undisclosed. The couple hopes to return to Afghanistan eventually.

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