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British nationals released from Afghanistan

UK welcomes the release of 4 British men detained in Afghanistan.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said:

We welcome聽and聽appreciate the release by the current administration of Afghanistan of four British nationals who were detained on allegations of breaking the laws of Afghanistan.聽

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.

We remind all British nationals of the聽requirement聽to comply with relevant UK counter-terrorism legislation when overseas and聽abide聽by all laws of the country of destination. Where appropriate, we will pass information to聽the relevant authorities in the UK for consideration.聽

The UK Government regrets this episode.

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Published 10 October 2023