The UK Foreign Office said it welcomes the release of the men, who were detained over allegedly breaking the country’s laws.
Non-profit organisation the Presidium Network, which has assisted the men, named three of them as charity medic Kevin Cornwell, from Middlesbrough, Miles Routledge and Ian Purchase.Miles Routledge is also set to return from Afghanistan
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said the UK Government “regrets this episode”. They went on: “On behalf of families of the British nationals, we express their apologies to the current administration of Afghanistan for any violations of the laws of the country.” Scott Richards, co-founder of the Presidium Network, said the men were returning to the UK on Tuesday, but was unaware of which flight they were on.
Mr Routledge is a British holidaymaker who received widespread attention and criticism on social media in August 2021 having travelled to Afghanistan despite the Taliban’s gains in the nation.Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.
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