In a brazen display, the British adventurer known as ‘Lord Miles’ recently posted a selfie with suspected Taliban members following his release from a house arrest stint in Afghanistan, igniting concerns about his safety and potential implications.
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Miles Routledge, the young globetrotter, is no stranger to peril, having earlier survived a visit to Snake Island in Brazil, known for its venomous snake population.
The recent selfie shared on platform X, and his subsequent remarks about a potential visit to the Israel-Gaza border amid ongoing conflicts, have drawn attention to his audacious travels and raised eyebrows on the global stage.
The 23-year-old, captured by Taliban forces in March 2023, spent several months under house arrest.
Yet, in an unexpected turn, Routledge claimed to have formed a camaraderie with some of the Taliban’s top brass during his confinement.
He shared moments of leisure with them, including watching the latest Barbie movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.
His narrative took a bizarre turn when he mentioned enjoying “picnics and dinners with higher-ups” of the Taliban, painting an almost surreal picture against the backdrop of the volatile political landscape of Afghanistan.
Lord Miles’s next escapade? – A trip to the warring Israel-Gaza border
The audacity peaked when ‘Lord Miles’ mentioned considering a visit to the Israel-Gaza border amidst the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict, a statement that could potentially place him on the radar of various regional factions.
The mention came at a time when the tension between Israel and Hamas has escalated, with Israeli forces preparing for a ground invasion following a bloody onslaught by Hamas, termed as Israel’s ‘9/11’.
Miles Routledge, who seems to thrive on courting danger, has a YouTube channel showcasing his previous daredevil exploits, including a stint of homelessness in New York City and an illegal border crossing into Mexico.
His brazen escapades continue to draw a mixture of concern, disbelief, and awe from the online community and beyond.
The Afghanistan venture took a whimsical tone when Routledge mentioned returning to Kabul next month, hinting at having been granted certain immunities by his once captors, including a weapons license and eased business setup processes.
His flippant remarks about the serious ordeal, coupled with the Taliban selfie and a casual mention of venturing into a conflict zone, highlight a reckless adventurism that strays far beyond the norms of conventional travel.
The UK Foreign Office confirmed the release of four British nationals, including Routledge and a UN aid worker, from Taliban custody, appreciating the efforts of the current Afghan administration.