British man being held by the Taliban at risk of dying from kidney issues, charity warns

Kevin Cornwell, 53, one of the three British men being held in Afghanistan is seriously unwell and in need of immediate hospital treatment due to “life-threatening” kidney issues, according to a non-profit group negotiating with the Taliban on his behalf, The National reports.

Scott Richards, co-founder of the UK-based Presidium Network, which is negotiating for two of the three men, told The National that Mr Cornwell is receiving “some degree of pain relief,” but only recently became aware of the severity of his condition.