Hugs as family of Barbie and Peter Reynolds reunite in Doha

The couple's family say they are "overwhelmed with gratitude and relief" at their release.

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Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, who lived in Afghanistan for almost 20 years, were released on Friday morning through Qatari mediation, and later landed in Doha where they were met by their daughter.

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