Who is Lord Miles Routledge as missing YouTuber is released by the Taliban from Afghanistan

May 2024 · 4 minute read

The Taliban recently released a popular YouTuber called Miles Routledge or “Lord Miles” after spending eight months in their custody and he is still alive after going missing

Earlier this year, the Taliban arrested Lord Miles, following which many netizens presumed him dead after he went silent online.

Who is Lord Miles Routledge as missing YouTuber is released by the Taliban from Afghanistan and is alive

8 months in Taliban Intelligence “custody”, best adventure I’ve had yet! All the previous tweets are true. Best mates with many top commanders after numerous picnics, lovely lads treated me as a guest! I will be returning to Kabul next month. pic.twitter.com/x2vOMPhYof

— Lord Miles (@real_lord_miles) October 11, 2023

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

Lord Miles Routledge seen alive! Routledge was last reported to be taking a hostage Costin Alamariu back across the Gaza Border! pic.twitter.com/mM8T9E567m

— 🤡📣🤡 (@StopTheHonking) October 10, 2023

However, new updates have come up confirming that the Taliban has finally released him after eight months.

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‘Lord Miles’ Routledge goes missing

Miles Routledge is a popular YouTuber that refers to himself as a ‘danger tourist’ that travels to various places struck by war or combat. Miles Routledge became famous after claiming that he was the last person to enter Afghanistan before the fall of Kabul. However, the YouTuber was soon evicted before he eventually re-entered the country once again. During his return, he claimed that he wanted to buy a gun before attending their one-year anniversary parade celebrating the fall of Kabul.

Earlier this year, the Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) took Miles and two UK citizens into custody in January 2023. The Taliban reportedly detained Miles and the other two for unrevealed reasons. Following two months of detainment, the Taliban officially arrested him in March. Initial reports stated the Taliban forced them into their service but these claims did not have any solid proof. However, due to the lack of updates surrounding his disappearance, many people started believing that was dead. However, following new updates, British NGOs soon started believing that the YouTuber was safe.

A friend of “Lord Miles” confirms he is still alive

Back in July 17, a supposed friend of Miles, shared a new tweet along with a picture of Miles. The tweet read:

This is a friend of Lord Miles to give an update. 4 months in Taliban custody. He’s treated very well, has several servants, loads of movies on his laptop, goes on picnics, and has tea with the Taliban cabinet gov.”

Through the tweet, he further shared that Miles does not know about these tweets, but he felt responsible to share about Miles. The ‘friend’ shared more updates about Miles stating how Miles speaks like he’s on holiday. The post further shared that Miles is enjoying his time sunbathing, playing TF2, writing his 2nd book, reading T.E Lawrence, and all sorts of leisure activities.

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The thread further revealed that the YouTuber went to the Taliban again for the fifth time. Moreover, the friend shared that he believes Miles will be back in a month or two and adding that he is having fun.

Taliban releases Miles after eight months in custody

Just yesterday on October 10, the BBC revealed that the Taliban have released Miles, along with three other British individuals. Following which the UK’s home office also confirmed the news. Scott Richards, who is the co-founder of The Presidium Network, a nonprofit organization stated on Twitter:

They are coming home! Thank you to everyone for their support of these men during this difficult period. We are all relieved.”

Following the announcement, Miles appeared on his own Twitter page and excitedly told his followers that he is already planning a return to Afghanistan next month. Miles shared a surprising tweet stating:

8 months in Taliban Intelligence “custody”, best adventure I’ve had yet! All the previous tweets are true. Best mates with many top commanders after numerous picnics, lovely lads treated me as a guest! I will be returning to Kabul next month.”

He continued on stating that he is willing to share his story and photos with the press if they are willing to pay for it. He stated:

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“Money money money. UK Journalists, kindly DM me your offer for an exclusive. I have a lot of photos,” he wrote. “Need to fund another adventure of course!”

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