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British couple arrested on 'misunderstanding' they had fake passports, Afghan Taliban ministry says

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Posted on February 25, 2025

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KABUL (Reuters) - A British couple in their 70s was arrested by the Taliban due to a "misunderstanding" that they had fake Afghan passports, Abdul Mateen Qaniee, the spokesman for the Afghan Taliban

British Couple Detained by Taliban Over Alleged Fake Passports

KABUL (Reuters) - A British couple in their 70s was arrested by the Taliban due to a "misunderstanding" that they had fake Afghan passports, Abdul Mateen Qaniee, the spokesman for the Afghan Taliban interior ministry said on Tuesday.

Barbie and Peter Reynolds, 75 and 79, were detained by the Taliban's interior ministry on February 1, their daughter Sarah Entwistle, who lives in central England, said.

(Reporting by Muhammad Yunus Yawar in Kabul, writing by Tanvi Mehta; Editing by YP Rajesh)

Key Takeaways

  • A British couple was arrested by the Taliban.
  • The arrest was due to a misunderstanding over fake passports.
  • The couple is in their 70s and was detained on February 1.
  • Their daughter, Sarah Entwistle, resides in central England.
  • The Afghan Taliban interior ministry clarified the situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the British couple arrested?
The British couple was arrested by the Taliban due to a 'misunderstanding' that they had fake Afghan passports.
What are the ages of the couple involved?
The couple, Barbie and Peter Reynolds, are 75 and 79 years old, respectively.
Who reported the details of the arrest?
The details of the arrest were reported by Abdul Mateen Qaniee, the spokesman for the Afghan Taliban's interior ministry.
When did the arrest take place?
The couple was detained on February 1.
Who is the couple's daughter?
Their daughter, Sarah Entwistle, lives in central England and provided information about the arrest.

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