Taliban Detainee Warns of "Dying" British Couple's Desperate Plight in Afghan Prison

British Couple "Dying" in Afghan Prison, Warns Woman Held by Taliban An American woman detained by the Taliban alongside a British couple has revealed that they are "literally dying" in prison, with time running out. Faye Hall was arrested on February 1 along with Peter and Barbie Reynolds, an 80-year-old and 76-year-old couple, respectively, while returning to Bamiyan Province, Afghanistan. The couple, who held Afghan citizenship and ran a charity program approved by the Taliban, have been in prison for over two months without knowing why they are being held. Despite four court appearances, no charges have been confirmed. Hall was released after two months but has spoken out about the dire situation of her former cellmates. "I love them, I know they will be out very soon, don't ever give up," she said in an interview with BBC Breakfast. The Foreign Office (FCDO) has confirmed that it is supporting the family of the couple being held in Afghanistan. The international community is closely watching the situation, with concerns about human rights and treatment of prisoners under Taliban rule. Background context: Peter and Barbie Reynolds had lived in Afghanistan for 18 years prior to their arrest and were married in Kabul in 1970. Their charity program was approved by the Taliban when they took power in August 2021. The immediate impact is that the situation has sparked international concern, with many calling for the couple's release. The UK government has been urged to increase pressure on the Taliban to free the pair. As the clock ticks down, the world waits anxiously for news of their fate. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Bbc reporting.*