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A British couple in their 70s, which runs education and training programs in Afghanistanhave been detained by the TalibanAlthough the children of the pair say they don’t know why their parents were arrested.
Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, were taken from their house On February 1, in the Nayak area of Central Bamiyan Province, along with another foreigner and an Afghan, the associated press.
Their four adults say that their parents are running Rebuild consuctantsAn organization that provides training and education for government agencies, entrings, companies, companies, businesses and non-government groups.
The Sundays, which first reported the story, said One project was for mothers and children. The Taliban has severely limited women’s and activities.
In a letter to the Taliban, their children: “Our parents consistently expressed their departur for Afghanistan, which they would rather be their life or be acted.
“We trust that this is not your intention because we are instructed to respect their desires to stay with you.”
According to the BBC the couple have been Perform their programs For 18 years and their work had apparently approved by the local authorities, regardless of the Taliban Banning Banning Education for girls about the age of 12 and not permit women.
“They were just Try to help the country they love“Sarah Remist, the oldest daughter of the couple, told the Sundays.
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Andtwool told the BBC that she and her relatives were in touch three days in touch with her, but was increasingly alarmed after they are lost.
“Our parents always sought to honor the Taliban, so we wanted her the chance to explain their reasons For this detention, “Entelist told times radio.” However, after more than three weeks of silence we can’t wait anymore. “
In the letter to the children of the children, a Plead gave out for their return, argue that their parents are always respectful as foreigners in the country.
“They have always been open about their presence and their work, ignore regard and follow the laws as they change,” wrote. “They have disabled Afghanistan as their house, instead of family in England, and they want to spend the rest of their life in Afghanistan.
“We kindly ask for the release of our father and mother, so they can return to their work in learning, having training and Afghanistos you’ve supported before.”
On Monday, the Taliban told the BBC it plans los loose the reynold’s “As soon as possible.”
In a statement, Taliban Official said Abdul says: “A series of considerations, and after evaluation we will let them release them.”
The Taliban did not give a reason for their arrest.
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