Barbie Reynolds
Barbie Reynolds, 75, is a British citizen who has dedicated much of her life to humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan, where she has been involved in various training projects for mothers and children. She and her husband, Peter Reynolds, were arrested by the Taliban while returning to their home in Bamiyan, raising concerns for their wellbeing and the motivations behind their detention.
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Barbie Reynolds, along with her husband, described their experience of being held by the Taliban.
British couple held by Taliban describe 'culture shock' returning to UK
United Kingdom· 2026-02-14
Barbie Reynolds was released alongside her husband Peter after being detained in Kabul.
Afghanistan’s Taliban release US citizen Amiri
Taiwan· 2025-09-30
Barbie Reynolds was released from detention in Afghanistan after almost eight months.
Après la libération d’un Américain détenu en Afghanistan, Washington salue « un pas en avant important »
France· 2025-09-29
Barbie Reynolds was released earlier this month through Qatari mediation after living in Afghanistan for nearly two decades.
US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detentionUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-29
Barbie Reynolds, along with her husband, was released after months of negotiations and expressed a desire to return to Afghanistan.
American citizen Amir Amiri released from Afghanistan after Qatar talks
United States· 2025-09-28Barbie Reynolds expressed her distress over the treatment of her husband during their detention by the Taliban.
British couple held by Taliban for months feared they would be executedUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-22
Barbie Reynolds was also detained by the Taliban and returned to the UK after negotiations.
Talibanom zadržiavaný britský pár sa vrátil naspäť do Spojeného kráľovstva
Slovakia· 2025-09-21Barbie Reynolds expressed her desire to return to Afghanistan after being released from Taliban detention.
Son of British couple held by Taliban 'ecstatic' as they return to UKUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Barbie Reynolds was detained by the Taliban and suffered from anemia during her time in detention.
Peter and Barbie Reynolds: British couple released by TalibanUnited States· 2025-09-19Barbie Reynolds expressed her eagerness to return to Afghanistan after being released from Taliban custody.
Afghanistan : un couple de Britanniques libéré par les talibansFrance· 2025-09-19
Barbie Reynolds was detained alongside her husband Peter in Afghanistan and was released after months of captivity.
British couple held in Afghanistan freed after months in Taliban detention
Canada· 2025-09-19
Barbie Reynolds, 76, was detained alongside her husband Peter by the Taliban and has been described as suffering from malnutrition.
British couple held for months by Taliban released from prisonUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-19Barbie Reynolds is one of the British nationals detained in Afghanistan, facing severe health challenges.
British couple 'dying' in Afghan prison, warns woman held by TalibanUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-13
Barbie has suffered from malnourishment and reports her hands and feet have turned blue while imprisoned in Afghanistan.
Shackled, malnourished and suffering convulsions: son of UK couple imprisoned in Afghanistan warns situation ‘escalating’ and they could die | AfghanistanUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-26Barbie Reynolds is a 76-year-old British woman who has been detained in Afghanistan alongside her husband for over five months without charges.
افغانستان میں جیل میں قید والدین کی موت کا خدشہ ہے، رہا کیا جائے، بچوں کی درخواست
Pakistan· 2025-07-25Barbie Reynolds is the wife of Peter Reynolds and is also detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
British couple held in Afghanistan 'may die in prison,' son warnsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23
Barbie Reynolds, 76, has been imprisoned by the Taliban in Afghanistan along with her husband.
Children of elderly UK couple jailed by Taliban call for release before they ‘die in custody’ | AfghanistanUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-20Barbie Reynolds has been held in horrific conditions alongside her husband, Peter, by the Taliban.
Elderly British couple ‘interrogated 29 times by Taliban’ since imprisonment | AfghanistanUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-11
Barbie Reynolds is being held in the women’s section of the prison in Kabul.
British couple held by Taliban describe dire conditions in Kabul jail | AfghanistanUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06Barbie Reynolds was arrested alongside her husband Peter by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Son of British couple held by Taliban calls for US helpUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-05Barbie Reynolds was arrested alongside Faye Hall and is the wife of Peter Reynolds.
Afghanistan, rilasciata una cittadina americana prigioniera dei talebani. Washington toglie le taglie sugli Haqqani
Italy· 2025-03-30
Barbie Reynolds was detained in Afghanistan along with her husband and Faye Hall.
Talibanes liberan a mujer estadounidense retenida desde febrero
Dominican Republic· 2025-03-30Barbie Reynolds was detained in Afghanistan along with her husband and Faye Hall.
Faye Hall: Una mujer estadounidense fue liberada por los talibanes en Afganistán | Kabul | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-03-29The British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested while traveling to Bamiyan province.
American woman freed by Taliban thanks Donald Trump for 'bringing her home'
India· 2025-03-29Barbie Reynolds remains in detention alongside her husband Peter after running training programmes for women and girls in Afghanistan.
Taliban releases detained US citizen Faye HallUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29Hall was arrested on Feb. 1 along with a British couple, Peter Reynolds, 79, his wife Barbie, 75, and their interpreter.
American citizen Faye Hall released from Taliban captivityUnited States· 2025-03-29
Barbie Reynolds was detained along with Faye Hall by the Taliban.
Buvęs JAV pasiuntinys: Afganistano Talibanas paleido laikytą amerikietę
Lithuania· 2025-03-29
Barbie Reynolds, along with her husband Peter, had been running projects in schools in Afghanistan for 18 years before their detention.
US citizen detained in Afghanistan by Taliban released to Qatari embassy | AfghanistanUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29Barbie Reynolds is suffering from malnutrition and her health is rapidly deteriorating while being held by the Taliban.
Family of British couple held by Taliban fear for their healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23Barbie Reynolds is facing serious health issues while imprisoned by the Taliban.
Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed | TalibanUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23