Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested by the Taliban in February while returning to their home in Bamiyan. -
Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed
Daughter says Barbie Reynolds, 75, is collapsing from malnutrition and that the health of Peter, 79, is also declining. The daughter of a British couple in their 70s imprisoned by the Taliban has ...The Guardian - 2d -
American held by Taliban for years released: State Department
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American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
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The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, says Kabul
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American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
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American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - 4d -
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American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years
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U.S. lifts bounties on Sirajuddin Haqqani and other senior Taliban officials, Kabul says
The U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, officials in Kabul said Sunday.NBC News - 1d -
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