The British couple detained in Afghanistan for uncertain reasons is being investigated on a “small issue,” a government spokesman said, and will soon face a court ruling under Islamic law.
“Their problems will be resolved soon,” said Abdul Mateen, a spokesman for Afghanistan’s Home Ministry.
It is the first time Taliban authorities have publicly commented on the Peter and Barbie Reynolds incident in more than a month.
The husband and wife in the 70s run an organization offering education and training programs in Afghanistan.
The Reynolds family say the two have been abused at Palue Charki prison, where they are being held on private charges.
In an interview with British outlet channel 5 on Thursday, daughter Susie Rommer said she was worried that the British government had not properly pressured the Taliban and properly pressured them to free them from saying she was a tough prisoner of war.
“They have gone through so many researches, and I think 29 interrogations they had to endure,” she said.
“I believe they have now been in court three or four times, and the various accusations brought against them. They were thoroughly investigated and appeared as empty accusations.
“Their crime isn’t that big.”
In a message to the Associated Press, Crab provided an explanation of why the couple was arrested and did not comment on their treatment.
“The only thing I can say is that this issue was previously in the Home Office and now it has been handed over to the court,” he said.
“Their (crime) is not that great. God will be pleased, their problems will be resolved quickly and Sharia’s decision will be made. It is a small problem and should not be the cause of concern.”
US Faihall, who was detained alongside the couple, was released on March 30 as part of a transaction mediated by Qatari negotiators. She was arrested for using a drone without permission.
