The pair of elderly British who was released by the authorities of Taliban After almost eight months of detention in Afghanistan, he arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, which served as a mediator for their release, according to a French agency reporter.

The airplane carrying 80 -year -old Peter Reynolds and 76 -year -old Barbie Reynolds landed at the Doha International Airport terminal – which is for diplomatic missions.

Watch videos from the time of the couple’s arrival in Doha:

The couple reunited with their family in the landing-take-off runway after departing earlier today from Kabul.

The family of the two British, who were arrested by the Taliban Interior Ministry on February 1, had expressed concern about their health and their ability to survive in custody. The ministry had then pointed out that a total of four people were arrested: two British citizens, one American and their interpreter.

The Qatar He was negotiating with the Taliban authorities for months, in collaboration with the British government and the couple’s family, in order to achieve his release.

British Prime Minister Kir Starmer today praised the “essential role” that Qatar played in the couple’s liberation.

“I welcome the release of Peter and Barbara Reynolds (…) and I know that these coveted news for a long time will be a huge relief for them and their families,” said the British Starmer. “I want to greet the essential role played by Qatar, and especially Emir” Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, “in ensuring their release,” he added.