Qatari and UK diplomats with the released couple, Barbie and Peter Reynolds, before departing Kabul. Photo: AP PHOTO

A British couple who were detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan in February have been released and flown to Doha following Qatari mediation, an official with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Subscribe now for unlimited access .

Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website The digital version of Today's Paper All other regional websites in your area Continue

Barbie and Peter Reynolds, whose family had voiced serious concerns over their health and their ability to survive Taliban custody, were detained by the group's interior ministry on February 1.

Qatar was in talks with Taliban authorities for several months, in coordination

See Full Page