Reynolds family calls for Trump’s help after parents detained in Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, British nationals in their 70s, were detained by the Taliban on February 1, along with their American friend, Faye Hall, and their Afghan interpreter. They were arrested while traveling to the Reynolds' home in Bamiyan province, just after Hall arrived to assist with humanitarian work. After eight weeks of captivity, Faye Hall was released, reportedly as a goodwill gesture by the Taliban, which desires positive relations with the U.S. Hall's release, however, did not lead to the simultaneous release of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, as the Taliban did not readily agree to facilitate a reunion for the couple. The Reynolds family is advocating for their parents' release, appealing directly to President Trump for assistance, emphasizing the impact on their family, which includes 13 American citizen grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They expressed their gratitude for Hall’s release while voicing concerns over the lack of coordination between U.K. and U.S. government efforts for the Reynolds' release. Both governments acknowledged their limited ability to provide consular assistance, while pledging to support the family in this distressing time, highlighting the heightened risks British nationals face in Afghanistan during this period.