British Couple Released from Taliban Detention

A British couple detained in Afghanistan by the Taliban administration since February have been released, as confirmed by Sky News. The release marks an end to the couple's months-long ordeal, raising questions about the conditions and reasons for their detention and release.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-09-2025 15:02 IST | Created: 19-09-2025 15:02 IST
British Couple Released from Taliban Detention
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A British couple detained by the Taliban administration in Afghanistan has finally been freed, according to reports from Sky News. The couple had been held since February, drawing attention to international relations and detainee rights within the region.

Details surrounding their release remain scarce, but it brings closure to the couple's prolonged detention, which had sparked diplomatic concerns between the UK and the Taliban-led Afghanistan. Their sudden freedom highlights ongoing negotiations and the delicate nature of foreign national safety in the country.

The incident underscores the complex dynamics of international diplomacy and the challenges faced by foreign nationals in conflict regions. The UK's Foreign Office has yet to comment in detail on the circumstances, leaving plenty of unanswered questions about the months-long imprisonment.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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