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    IJC Operational Update, Dec. 3: Militants Detained in Wardak, Khwost

    KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

    12.03.2009

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    International Security Assistance Force HQ Public Affairs

    KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan-international security force detained several suspected militants in Wardak province while pursuing a Taliban sub-commander today.

    The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of Jamad Kheyl in the Sayed Abad district after intelligence sources indicated militant activity. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained the suspected militants.

    In another operation Wednesday, an Afghan-international security force detained a handful of suspected militants in Khowst province while pursuing a Taliban IED facilitator.

    The joint security force targeted a compound near the village of Khatekah in the Sabari District after intelligence sources indicated militant activity. The joint force searched the compound without incident and detained the suspected militants, including the IED facilitator.

    No shots were fired and no one was harmed in either operation.

    ISAF Casualties

    There were no ISAF fatalities in the last 24 hours in Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 12.03.2009
    Date Posted: 12.03.2009 01:58
    Story ID: 42278
    Location: KABUL, AF

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